Waitrose, The collective

Essential Houmous

Barcode 5000169579794

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No — Essential Houmous is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only minimally processed ingredients (chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, tahini/sesame seed paste, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, salt) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed components. According to the NOVA system and the given rules, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked chickpeas (46%) (water, chickpeas)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

tahini (13%) (sesame seed paste)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Essential Houmous

Is Essential Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Essential Houmous by Waitrose, The collective is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only minimally processed ingredients (chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, tahini/sesame seed paste, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, salt) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed components. According to the NOVA system and the given rules, this is not an ultra-processed food.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.