Why is Houmous aux Pois Chiches & Sésame classified as NOVA 3 and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is a processed food that includes added vegetable oil, acid and a preservative, but it does not contain the extensive industrial formulations that define ultra‑processed foods (NOVA 4). The label lists two additives: citric acid (E330), used as an acidifier, and potassium sorbate (E202), which acts as a preservative.

How does the salt and fat content of this hummus affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the hummus provides less sodium than many ready‑made spreads, yet it still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for hypertension. Its total fat is 25 g per 100 g, primarily from rapeseed oil, and while the fat is mostly unsaturated, the high amount adds significant calories, so portion control is advised for a heart‑healthy regimen.

Is the sesame paste in Houmous aux Pois Chiches & Sésame a risk for consumers with sesame allergy?

Yes. The product contains 12 % sesame paste, and sesame is declared as an allergen on the label; anyone with a confirmed sesame allergy should avoid this hummus.

U • 200 g

Houmous aux Pois Chiches & Sésame

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Houmous aux Pois Chiches & Sésame is a plant‑based spread that belongs to the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 3, indicating a processed product with added rapeseed oil, water and seasonings, offering high protein (8 g) and fiber (6.7 g) while keeping sugars very low. However, it is relatively high in total fat (25 g) and saturated fat (2.4 g), contains a moderate amount of salt (1.2 g), and includes the allergens sesame and the additives citric acid (E330) and potassium sorbate (E202).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal296 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates9.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread (12 g fat, 11 g sugar, 5 g salt per 100 g), this hummus contains roughly double the fat, but far less sugar, markedly lower salt, and considerably more protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Pois chiches cuits* 50%, eau, huile de colza, pâte de GRAINES DE SESAME 12%, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique, ail déshydraté, conservateur : sorbate de potassium. traces éventuelles de : lait, céréales contenant du gluten, crustacés, oeufs, poissons, moutarde, mollusques. * ingrédient décongelé origines : pois chiche France et/ou belgique*, GRAINES DE SÉSAME mexique. *selon les approvisionnements

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