Why is Houmous aux poivrons classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 3 because the base ingredients are minimally processed chickpeas and roasted peppers, but the formulation includes added oils, citric acid (E330) and potassium sorbate (E202), which raise its processing level.

Is the sesame paste in Houmous aux poivrons a concern for individuals with sesame allergy?

Yes, the product contains sesame paste, so anyone allergic to sesame seeds should avoid this hummus, and it also includes mustard in the spice blend, which may affect mustard allergic consumers.

Is Houmous aux poivrons suitable for vegan, keto, halal, and gluten-free diets?

The hummus is fully plant-based and contains no gluten, making it suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets; however, its chickpea base and added sugars give it a high carbohydrate content, so it is not keto-friendly, and the inclusion of alcohol vinegar may be acceptable for most halal standards but could be avoided by the strictest interpretations.

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Houmous aux poivrons

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Houmous aux poivrons is a plant-based spread that falls under the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups, delivering 7 g of protein, 11.4 g of fiber and only 2.3 g of sugars per 100 g. It earns an A Nutri-Score and a NOVA 3 rating, but it contains the additives citric acid (E330) and potassium sorbate (E202), 0.81 g of salt per 100 g, and lists mustard and sesame seeds as allergens. Packaged in a recyclable plastic box with a lid, the product bears the green-dot ecolabel and must be kept refrigerated.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal219 kcal

Fat15.8 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates10.1 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant-based spread, this hummus contains only 2.3 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g - far below the category averages of 10.9 g sugar and 5 g salt - while delivering 11.4 g of fiber and 7 g of protein, though its energy content (about 226 kcal) exceeds the typical 183 kcal.

Ingredients

Pois chiches 44% - poivrons grillés 31% - huile de colza - eau - pâte de graines de sésame 6% - sel - acidifiant: E270 - sucre - ras el hanout 0,1% - conservateur E202

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