Why is Houmous & Zaatar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The hummus includes refined soy oil and three food‑grade additives – potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative, citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, and guar gum (E412) as a stabiliser – all of which are typical for ultra‑processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

Is Houmous & Zaatar suitable for a vegan diet?

No. Although the primary ingredients are plant‑based, the ingredient list mentions fish and the analysis tags label the product as non‑vegan, so it cannot be considered vegan.

Does the presence of sesame in this hummus pose a risk for people with sesame allergies?

Yes. Tahini, which is sesame paste, is a declared allergen in the product, and the label also warns of possible cross‑contamination with other allergens such as egg and pine nuts, making it unsuitable for anyone with a sesame allergy.

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Houmous & Zaatar

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Houmous & Zaatar is a plant‑based spread classified under the PNNS groups “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces”. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A thanks to its high protein (8.2 g) and fiber (7.2 g) content, no added sugars and moderate salt (0.35 g) per 100 g. However, it is rated NOVA 4 – ultra‑processed – and contains additives such as potassium sorbate (E202), citric acid (E330) and guar gum (E412), plus soy, sesame and trace fish, which make it non‑vegan and a potential allergen risk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal309 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates5 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average hummus, this product has no sugar and much less salt, but it contains roughly double the fat and 70 % more calories while delivering considerably more protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Pois chiches cuits (64%), eau, tahini (11 %) (pâte de graines de sésame), huile de soja raffinée, zaatar (1 %), sel de table, acide citrique, conservateur (sorbate de potassium), stabilisant (gomme de guar). Contient du soja et du sésame. Peut contenir des traces d'oeuf, de pignons de pin et de poisson.

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