Why is Hummus Traditional classified as minimally processed (NOVA 1) and does it contain any additives?

It contains only whole‑food ingredients, chickpeas, water, tahini, canola oil, a lemon‑juice‑vinegar concentrate and garlic, and no listed additives; the NOVA 1 rating reflects that it is made from natural foods with no industrial processing beyond basic mixing.

Is Hummus Traditional suitable for a gluten‑free, vegan and non‑GMO diet?

Yes, the product is certified vegan and gluten‑free, carries the no‑GMO label and contains no animal‑derived ingredients or gluten‑containing grains.

How does the salt content of this hummus affect individuals managing high blood pressure?

With 0.92 g of salt per 100 g (≈0.36 g sodium), the dip contributes a moderate amount of sodium; people on a low‑salt or hypertensive diet should consume it in limited portions and account for it within their daily sodium budget.

Fontaine Santé • 565 g

Hummus Traditional

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Hummus Traditional by Fontaine Santé is a plant‑based spread classified in the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is marked as NOVA 1, indicating minimal processing, while being vegan, gluten‑free and non‑GMO. Nutritionally, the dip provides 6.7 g of protein and 1 g of fiber per 100 g but also contains 16.7 g of fat, 1.7 g of saturated fat and 0.92 g of salt, resulting in 233 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal233 kcal

Fat16.7 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread, this hummus has lower sugar (3.3 g vs 10.9 g) and salt (0.9 g vs 5.0 g) but higher fat (16.7 g vs 12.0 g), protein (6.7 g vs 2.1 g), calories (233 kcal vs 183 kcal) and carbohydrates (20 g vs 16.4 g).

Ingredients

Chick peas, water,Tahini (sesame butter),canola oil, concentrated lemon juice sea saltVinegar,garlic

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454 g