Tesco

Sweet chilli houmous

Barcode 5053526262419

Scanned 37 times by Nomi users

No — Sweet chilli houmous is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are primarily whole or minimally processed foods (chickpeas, tahini, sugar, spices, vinegar, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt). No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or refined industrial syrups are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked chickpeas (52%) [water
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chickpeas

Legume seeds used as a staple in many cuisines, available dried or canned.
OK

water

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

tahini sesame seed paste
OK

sweetened red chilli purée (9%) [sugar
OK

red chili purée

A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

cornflour

Cornflour (cornstarch) is a fine starch derived from corn, used as a thickening agent in cooking.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

lemon juice concentrate

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

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

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Common questions about Sweet chilli houmous

Is Sweet chilli houmous ultra-processed?

No — Sweet chilli houmous by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are primarily whole or minimally processed foods (chickpeas, tahini, sugar, spices, vinegar, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt). No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or refined industrial syrups are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.