Sainsbury's • 200 g
Classic Houmous
Product Insights
Classic Houmous is a plant‑based dip that falls under the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” categories in the French PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA 3 rating, offering low sugar (0.9 g/100 g), moderate salt (0.65 g/100 g), modest fat, and a notably high protein (6.7 g) and fiber (4.9 g) content, while the overall fat level remains moderate. The formulation includes rapeseed oil, concentrated lemon juice and the preservative potassium sorbate (E202), and contains sesame‑seed tahini, which triggers an allergen warning.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average plant‑based dip, Classic Houmous supplies far less sugar (0.9 g vs 10.95 g) and salt (0.65 g vs 5.02 g), but delivers higher protein (6.7 g vs 2.1 g) and fiber (4.9 g vs 1.36 g), while its energy of about 222 kcal per 100 g exceeds the category average of 183 kcal.
Ingredients
Cooked Chickpeas (52%) (Water, Chickpeas), Water, Tahini Sesame Seed Paste (13%), Rapeseed Oil, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Salt, Garlic, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate.
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