Yes — Jalapeño Ramona's Heavenly Houmous is ultra-processed.
Not ideal for everyday eating due to industrial additives.
This houmous is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, a pre-identified UPF ingredient and industrially modified thickener. Potassium sorbate is an industrial preservative and also contributes to the UPF classification. The remaining ingredients are primarily chickpeas, tahini, rapeseed oil, jalapeños, spices, salt, and basic acidity or firming agents.
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Yes — Jalapeño Ramona's Heavenly Houmous by Ramona's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This houmous is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, a pre-identified UPF ingredient and industrially modified thickener. Potassium sorbate is an industrial preservative and also contributes to the UPF classification. The remaining ingredients are primarily chickpeas, tahini, rapeseed oil, jalapeños, spices, salt, and basic acidity or firming agents.
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.
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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.