Tesco

Houmous

Barcode 5059697755637

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

No — Houmous is not ultra-processed.

This houmous contains cooked chickpeas, rapeseed oil, tahini (sesame seed paste), water, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. These are all basic or minimally processed culinary ingredients without industrial additives, flavorings, or ultra-processed sweeteners, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chickpeas (41%) [water
OK

chickpeas

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

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 (12%)
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 Houmous

Is Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Houmous by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This houmous contains cooked chickpeas, rapeseed oil, tahini (sesame seed paste), water, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. These are all basic or minimally processed culinary ingredients without industrial additives, flavorings, or ultra-processed sweeteners, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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.