Why is Lebanese Hummus classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and which additives does it contain?

NOVA group 3 covers foods made with extracted or refined ingredients such as added oils, salt and preservatives; this hummus includes vegetable oils, citric acid, salt and two food additives: potassium sorbate (E202) and sodium carbonate (E500).

How does the fat and salt content of this hummus affect a heart‑healthy or low‑sodium diet?

The product is low in salt, which supports a low‑sodium diet, but its high total fat (23.3 g) and moderate saturated fat (3.5 g) increase calorie density and may raise LDL cholesterol if consumed in large amounts, so portion control is advisable for heart‑healthy eating.

Is the soy oil in this hummus a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes; soy oil can contain trace soy proteins that may trigger reactions in soy‑allergic individuals, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this hummus.

Kerets • 200 g

Houmous Libanais

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Lebanese Hummus from Kerets is a plant‑based spread classified in the 'Fat and sauces' and 'Dressings and sauces' PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 3, containing 23.3 g of fat (including 3.5 g of saturated fat), 9 g of protein, 0.7 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, which means it is low in sugar and salt but relatively high in total and saturated fats. It is labelled gluten‑free and lactose‑free, is vegan, but does contain soy oil and the preservatives potassium sorbate (E202) and sodium carbonate (E500), which may be relevant for soy‑allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal268 kcal

Fat23.3 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates5.5 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average plant‑based condiments, this hummus has far less sugar (0.7 g vs 10.95 g) and salt (1.4 g vs 5.02 g) but about double the fat (23.3 g vs 12.01 g) and higher saturated fat (3.5 g vs 2.14 g).

Ingredients

Pois chiches cuits (58%) [eau, régulateur d’acidité (E-500)] Eau Purée de sésame (14%) Huile végétale [colza,soja] Sel Ail Acide citrique Conservateur [E-202] Persil

84%

35%

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