Why is Red pepper houmous classified as a moderately processed product (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The product is made mainly from cooked chickpeas, red peppers, oils and seasonings, which are minimally processed, but it includes a preservative, potassium sorbate (E202), placing it in NOVA group 3.

How does the sugar and salt content of Red pepper houmous affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the hummus is suitable for diabetic meal planning, while its 0.68 g of salt is moderate; people managing hypertension should monitor portion sizes to stay within daily sodium limits.

Is the sesame seed paste in Red pepper houmous a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, the product contains sesame seed paste (6 % of the formulation) and is listed under sesame allergens, so anyone allergic to sesame should avoid it.

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Red pepper houmous

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Red pepper houmous is a plant‑based spread belonging to the Fat and sauces (Dressings and sauces) family and is certified vegan and vegetarian. It delivers a good amount of protein (6.9 g) and fiber (4.1 g) per 100 g and earns a Nutri‑Score of B, while its NOVA group is 3, indicating moderately processed ingredients. However, it contains a moderate level of fat (17 g) and saturated fat (1.7 g) and a moderate amount of salt (0.68 g), which may be concerns for low‑fat or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Energy528 kJ

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average hummus category, this red‑pepper houmous has much lower sugar and salt but noticeably higher fat content.

Ingredients

Cooked Chickpeas (50%) [Chickpeas, Water], Red Peppers (17%), Rapeseed Oil, Water, Sesame Seed Paste (6%), Concentrated Lemon Juice, SunBlush® Red Pepper Tapenade (4%) [SunBlush® Red Peppers, Rapeseed Oil, Tomato Concentrate, Olive Oil, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Salt, Garlic, Sugar], Garlic Purée, Salt, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).

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