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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation includes refined rapeseed oil, modified starch, added sugars and several food‑technology ingredients such as a thickener (guar gum, E412) and an acidity regulator (sodium acetate, E262), all of which are characteristic of highly processed foods.

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

With 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the hummus provides about 440 mg of sodium, which is moderate but still contributes to daily sodium intake; people with high blood pressure should monitor portion size and balance it with lower‑salt meals to stay within recommended limits.

Is the sesame in this product a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes. The spread contains 13 % sesame seeds, a known major allergen, and the ingredient list highlights sesame as an allergen; individuals with sesame hypersensitivity should avoid this hummus.

REWE Beste Wahl • 200 g

Hummus Pinienkerne

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Hummus Pinienkerne is a plant‑based spread classified under the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” PNNS groups, offering 33 g of fat, 7.5 g of protein and 4.2 g of fiber per 100 g. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is a NOVA 4 product, reflecting the presence of processed oils, thickeners and additives such as E262 (sodium acetate) and E412 (guar gum). While the spread is low in sugars and provides a good amount of fiber, its fat content is high and it contains 1.1 g of salt per 100 g and sesame seeds, which are a common allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal386 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread (12 g fat, 5 g salt and 11 g sugars per 100 g), this hummus contains roughly three times more fat (33 g), far less sugar (2.2 g) and about one‑fifth of the typical salt level (1.1 g).

Ingredients

Kichererbsen 40%, Rapsöl, Sesam 13%, Wasser, Branntweinessig, Pinienkerne geröstet 3,5%, Sesamöl geröstet, Zucker, Speisesalz, modifizierte Stärke, Paprikagranulat, Sesam geröstet, Knoblauch, Gewürze, Zitronensaftkonzentrat, Kräuter, Stärke, Verdickungsmittel (Guarkernmehl), Säureregulator (Natriumacetate).

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