TESCO

REDUCED FAT HOUMOUS

Barcode 5059697392672

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No — REDUCED FAT HOUMOUS is not ultra-processed.

This houmous only contains basic culinary ingredients: chickpeas, water, tahini (sesame seed paste), rapeseed oil, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. None of these are industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or industrially processed sugars, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chickpeas (53%) [water
OK

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 (11%)
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.
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. allergy advice

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Common questions about REDUCED FAT HOUMOUS

Is REDUCED FAT HOUMOUS ultra-processed?

No — REDUCED FAT HOUMOUS by TESCO is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This houmous only contains basic culinary ingredients: chickpeas, water, tahini (sesame seed paste), rapeseed oil, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. None of these are industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or industrially processed sugars, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food 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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