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

Because the formulation includes processed ingredients such as rapeseed oil, sesame paste, and several food‑tech additives, it falls into NOVA group 4; the listed additives are xanthan gum (E415), guar gum (E412), citric acid (E330), sodium acetate (E262) and lactic acid (E270).

How does the fat and calorie content in Hummus Olive influence weight management or a heart‑healthy diet?

With 18 g of fat and 246 kcal per 100 g, the spread is higher in calories than average hummus, so portion control is important for weight management, and the moderate saturated fat (1.8 g) should be considered by those following a heart‑healthy diet.

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

Yes, the product contains sesame paste, which is a recognized allergen, so individuals with a sesame allergy should avoid this spread.

REWE Beste Wahl, Heinrich Kühlmann • 200g

Hummus Olive

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is a plant‑based spread classified in the Fat and sauces group, offering a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA rating of 4, which indicates an ultra‑processed formulation. It provides a good amount of protein (6.1 g) and fiber (4.2 g) per 100 g, while containing relatively low sugar (3 g) and salt (1.28 g). However, its fat content is high at 18 g per 100 g and the label lists several additives such as xanthan gum, guar gum, citric acid and sodium acetate.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal246 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical hummus, this olive hummus contains notably more fat and protein but far less sugar and salt, resulting in higher calories per serving.

Ingredients

Kichererbsen gegart 45 % (Wasser, Kichererbsen), Wasser, Rapsöl, SESAMPASTE 7 %, Kalamata Oliven entsteint 6 %, getrocknete Tomaten eingelegt 3 % (getrocknete Tomaten, Wasser, Speisesalz), grüne Oliven entsteint 2%, Oliven geschwärzt* entsteint, Branntweinessig, Zucker, Paprika, Rotweinessig, Zwiebeln, Speisesalz, Gewürze, Kräuter, Balsamicoessig (Weißweinessig, Traubenmostkonzentrat), Tomatenmark 2-fach konzentriert, Kapern, Stärke, Verdickungsmittel (Xanthan, Guarkernmehl), Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure, Milchsäure), Säureregulator (Natriumacetate). *mit Luftsauerstoff geschwärzt

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