Why is Hummus Pikant classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the ingredient list includes processed components such as sesame paste, rapeseed oil, pickled peppers and several food‑industry additives; the declared additives are the antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid), the acidity regulator E330 (citric acid) and the firming agent E509 (calcium chloride).

How does the salt content in Hummus Pikant affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1.7 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes about 7 % of the recommended daily maximum (≤5 g), which can be acceptable in moderation but may still raise blood pressure if consumed in large quantities or combined with other salty foods.

Is the sesame paste in Hummus Pikant a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes; sesame paste accounts for 10 % of the formula and is listed as an allergen, so anyone allergic to sesame should avoid this hummus.

Gut und Günstig • 200g

Hummus Pikant

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Hummus Pikant is a plant‑based spread and dip that belongs to the "Fat and sauces" (dressings and sauces) group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation that includes three listed additives (E300, E330, E509) and a notable salt level of 1.7 g per 100 g. Nutritionally, the hummus is high in protein (7.2 g) and fiber (5.4 g) and supplies more energy (248 kcal) than average spreads, but its fat content (17.5 g) exceeds typical levels and the salt is considered high for a condiment.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal248 kcal

Fat17.5 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates11.8 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant‑based spreads, Hummus Pikant contains more fat (17.5 g vs 12.0 g), markedly more protein (7.2 g vs 2.1 g) and fiber (5.4 g vs 1.4 g), but less sugar (6 g vs 11.0 g) and salt (1.7 g vs 5.0 g), while delivering 248 kcal per 100 g, which is above the average 183 kcal.

Ingredients

46% gekochte Kichererbsen (50% Kichererbsen, Wasser), Wasser, 10% _Sesampaste_, Rapsöl, eingelegte Kirschpaprika (Kirschpaprika, Zucker, Branntweinessig, Speisesalz, Antioxidationsmittel: Citronensäure, Ascorbinsäure; Festigungsmittel: Calciumchlorid), Branntweinessig, Rohrzucker, eingelegte getrocknete Tomaten (Tomaten, Wasser, Speisesalz), Gewürzextrakte, Sambal Oelek (Chili, Speisesalz, Zucker, Branntweinessig), Speisesalz, Gewürzmischung, Säureregulator: Citronensäure; Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure.

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