Why is Hummus with falafel & mango mousse classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrially processed components such as textured wheat protein, modified starch, flavored fried chickpea balls, and multiple vinegars, which places it in NOVA 4. Its label lists the additives E14xx (unspecified), E300 (ascorbic acid), E330 (citric acid) and E500 (sodium carbonate) as preservatives, acidity regulators or leavening agents.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.29 g of salt per 100 g, the spread contains less salt than many comparable dips, but a typical serving of 30 g still provides about 0.4 g of salt, roughly 8 % of the WHO’s recommended maximum of 5 g per day, so it should be consumed in moderation by people monitoring sodium intake.

Is this hummus suitable for strict vegan and gluten‑free diets?

The formulation is fully plant‑based, making it vegan. It is marketed as gluten‑free, yet it contains wheat‑derived fiber and lists gluten among possible trace allergens, so it may be acceptable for most vegans but could pose a risk for individuals with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity, while sesame is also present as an allergen.

Lidl,Deluxe • 220 g

Hummus mit falafel & mango mousse

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Hummus with falafel & mango mousse is a plant‑based spread and dip that belongs to the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, is categorized as NOVA 4, and per 100 g provides 14.8 g fat, 8.4 g protein, 6.8 g fiber, 1.9 g sugars and 1.29 g salt. While it offers relatively high protein and fiber, the product is ultra‑processed, contains several additives (E14xx, E300, E330, E500) and lists gluten and sesame as allergens, which may concern sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal220 kcal

Fat14.8 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates9.9 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant‑based spreads, this hummus has higher fat (14.8 g vs 12.0 g average), far lower sugar (1.9 g vs 10.95 g average), and less salt (1.29 g vs 5.02 g average).

Ingredients

37% gekochte Kichererbsen (21,5% Kichererbsen, Wasser), 20% Kichererbsenbällchen gebraten gewürzt [Wasser, 4% Kichererbsen, Zucchini, Tomaten-Paprika-Sauce (Salsa-Sauce (pasteurisierte Tomaten (Tomaten, Tomatensaft, Speisesalz), Wasser, Zucker, eingelegte rote Paprika (Paprika, Branntweinessig, Zucker, Speisesalz), Branntweinessig, modifizierte Stärke, Speisesalz, getrocknete Zwiebeln, Gewürz, Säureregulator: Citronensäure), marinierte getrocknete Tomaten (getrocknete Tomaten, Wasser, Speisesalz), eingelegte rote Paprika (rote Paprika, Zucker, Speisesalz, Branntweinessig), Rapsöl, Branntweinessig, Gewürze), Branntweinessig, texturiertes Weizenprotein (Weizenprotein, Weizenmehl), Rapsöl, getrocknete Zwiebeln, Zwiebelextrakt, Knoblauch, Weizenhalmfaser (glutenfrei), Flohsamenschalen, Kreuzkümmel, Korianderpulver, Speisesalz, Backtriebmittel: Natriumcarbonate; Zimt, schwarzer Pfeffer, Chili, Korianderblätter], Wasser, 10% Mangozubereitung mit Kichererbsen 5% Mangopaste (4,9% Mango, Säureregulator: Citronensäure), 3% gekochte Kichererbsen (1,5% Kichererbsen, Wasser), Wasser, Branntweinessig, Petersilie, Speisesalz, Knoblauch, Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure; getrocknete Zwiebeln, Kurkuma, Chiliflocken, gemahlener schwarzer Pfeffer], Rapsöl, 7% Sesampaste, Branntweinessig, Speisesalz, natives Olivenöl extra, Gewürze, Säureregulator: Citronensäure. Kann Spuren von Eiern, Fisch, anderem glutenhaltigem Getreide, Krebstieren, Milch, Schalenfrüchten, Senf und Soja enthalten.

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