Tesco

Jalapeno & Red Pepper Houmous

Barcode 5053526421946

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

No — Jalapeno & Red Pepper Houmous is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are all basic or minimally processed foods (chickpeas, water, tahini, rapeseed oil, vegetables, lemon juice, garlic, salt). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavourings, so under NOVA this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked chickpeas (49%) [water
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chickpeas

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

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

rapeseed oil

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

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
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green jalapeño chilli (5%)
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red jalapeño chilli (3%)
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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

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

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Jalapeno & Red Pepper Houmous

Is Jalapeno & Red Pepper Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Jalapeno & Red Pepper Houmous by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are all basic or minimally processed foods (chickpeas, water, tahini, rapeseed oil, vegetables, lemon juice, garlic, salt). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavourings, so under NOVA this would not be classified as 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.