Tesco

Red pepper houmous

Barcode 5057373398444

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No — Red pepper houmous is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients (chickpeas, peppers, oils, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, tomato concentrate). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, maltodextrin, refined syrups, etc.), so this hummus is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked chickpeas (50%) [water
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chickpeas

Legume seeds used as a staple in many cuisines, available dried or canned.
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roasted red pepper (15%) [red pepper
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rapeseed oil]
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rapeseed oil

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

water

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

tahini sesame seed paste
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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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sunblush® red pepper tapenade (1.5%) [sunblush® red pepper
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sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

tomato paste / tomato concentrate

A concentrated tomato product, usually made by cooking down tomatoes to a thick paste used to enrich flavor and texture in sauces and soups.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
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salt

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

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Common questions about Red pepper houmous

Is Red pepper houmous ultra-processed?

No — Red pepper houmous by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients (chickpeas, peppers, oils, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, tomato concentrate). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, maltodextrin, refined syrups, etc.), so this hummus is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.