Tesco

3 houmous

Barcode 5059697387821

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

No — 3 houmous is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients: chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, tahini (sesame), concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. There are no industrially processed additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, modified starches, refined industrial syrups, or palm fruit oil). Therefore, according to NOVA, this product is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked chickpeas (55%) [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.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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tahini paste (sesame seed)
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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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Common questions about 3 houmous

Is 3 houmous ultra-processed?

No — 3 houmous by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients: chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, tahini (sesame), concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. There are no industrially processed additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, modified starches, refined industrial syrups, or palm fruit oil). Therefore, according to NOVA, this product is not ultra-processed.

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.