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Yes — Houmous Classic is ultra-processed.
Contains UPF ingredients including citric acid (listed as acid) and potassium sorbate (preservative), which are industrial additives used as acidulant and preservative respectively. According to the given rules, the presence of these additives makes the product ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (chickpeas, rapeseed oil, sesame paste, water, salt, spices) are minimally processed.
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Yes — Houmous Classic by Sabra mezze is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains UPF ingredients including citric acid (listed as acid) and potassium sorbate (preservative), which are industrial additives used as acidulant and preservative respectively. According to the given rules, the presence of these additives makes the product ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (chickpeas, rapeseed oil, sesame paste, water, salt, spices) are minimally processed.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Houmous Classic as ultra-processed markers: citric acid, potassium sorbate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Houmous by Sainsbury's,So Organic, Tesco Houmous by Tesco, Organic Houmous ~ With added extra virgin olive oil by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.