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

The NOVA 3 label reflects that the spread is made from multiple processed ingredients such as roasted red pepper, rapeseed oil, tahini, and concentrated lemon juice, but it does not contain any listed additives; the additive count is zero.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the hummus is suitable for diabetic meal plans, and its 0.49 g of salt is well below the average for dips, making it a reasonable choice for people managing hypertension, though moderation is still advised.

Is Red pepper houmous suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes, and are there any allergen concerns?

The spread is completely plant‑based and contains no gluten, making it appropriate for vegan and gluten‑free diets; however, it does contain sesame seeds in the tahini and garlic, which are common allergens that sensitive individuals should consider.

Tesco

Red pepper houmous

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Red pepper houmous is a plant‑based spread sold by Tesco and classified under the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A and a NOVA group 3 rating, delivering 5.9 g of protein and 4.5 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugars low at 1.6 g, yet it contains 16.3 g of total fat and 0.49 g of salt, which are moderate levels. The product is vegan and gluten‑free but includes potential allergens such as sesame and garlic.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal223 kcal

Fat16.3 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dip in its category, this hummus has far less sugar (1.6 g vs 10.95 g) and salt (0.49 g vs 5.02 g), but its fat content is higher (16.3 g vs 12.01 g).

Ingredients

Cooked Chickpeas (50%) [Water, Chickpeas], Roasted Red Pepper (15%) [Red Pepper, Rapeseed Oil], Rapeseed Oil, Water, Tahini Sesame Seed Paste, Concentrated Lemon Juice, SunBlush® Red Pepper Tapenade (1.5%) [SunBlush® Red Pepper, Sunflower Oil, Tomato Concentrate, Olive Oil, Salt, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Garlic, Sugar], Garlic, Salt.

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