Why is Hummus Spicy with red pepper classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the formulation includes added vegetable oil, refined sugar, salt, acid regulators and two approved food additives: sodium acetate (E262) used as an acidity regulator and guar gum (E412) used as a thickener, making it more processed than a simple chickpea mash.

How does the sugar and salt content in this hummus affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sugar level is low at 3.2 g per 100 g, so it has minimal impact on blood glucose, but the salt at 1.4 g per 100 g is moderate-high and can contribute to sodium intake; people with hypertension should limit portion size and balance it with lower‑salt foods.

Is the sesame in this product a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, the product contains 10% sesame seeds, which are a common allergen, so anyone diagnosed with a sesame allergy should avoid it even though the rest of the ingredients are vegan and free from animal-derived allergens.

Chef Select • 200 g

Hummus Spicy with red pepper

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Hummus Spicy with red pepper is a plant-based, spicy dip made primarily from cooked chickpeas, rapeseed oil, sesame seeds, red bell pepper and a small amount of Sambal Oelek sauce. It bears a Nutri-Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed status due to added oils, sugar, salt, acid regulators and two food additives (sodium acetate E262 and guar gum E412). Nutritionally it delivers a solid protein boost (about 6.9 g) and fiber (about 4.6 g) per 100 g, yet its total fat is high and salt content is moderate-high at 1.4 g, while sugar remains low.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal290 kcal

Fat21.7 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates14.4 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant-based spread, this hummus contains far less sugar (3.2 g vs 10.9 g) and salt (1.4 g vs 5.0 g) per 100 g, while providing about three times more protein (6.9 g vs 2.1 g) and double the fiber.

Ingredients

48% grão-de-bico cozido (água, grão-de-bico), óleo de colza, 10% sementes de sésamo, água, 8% pimento vermelho, vinagre de álcool, molho Sambal Oelek (água, polpa de tomate triplamente concentrada, sal, especiarias, vinagre de álcool, açucar, malagueta), açucar, sal, amido (batata, milho ceroso), amido modificado de batata, sumo de limão concentrado, alho, especiarias, plantas aromáticas, regulador de acidez: acetatos de sódio; espessante: goma de guar

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