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

The product combines several refined oils, starches, and flavor enhancers plus eight industrial additives, which moves it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the additives are E202 (potassium sorbate), E211 (sodium benzoate), E330 (citric acid), E160c (paprika extract), E412 (guar gum), E410 (locust bean gum), E579 (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and E407a (carrageenan).

How does the sugar and salt content in this hummus affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a minimal impact on blood glucose levels, making it suitable for diabetic meal plans when portion‑controlled; however, the 1.1 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be considered by people with hypertension, especially if combined with other salty foods.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, or gluten‑free?

The spread is fully vegan, containing no animal‑derived ingredients, but it includes wheat starch (source of gluten) and therefore is not gluten‑free; its carbohydrate content of 7.4 g per 100 g is moderate, so it can fit into a less‑strict keto regimen if consumed in small portions.

Delituss • 175g

Hummus con tapenada

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Hummus con tapenada is a 175 g vegan spread produced by Delituss, made from chickpeas, vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower, olive, colza), sun‑dried tomatoes, olives, sesame paste and lemon juice. It belongs to the Fat and sauces group of plant‑based spreads and provides 27 g of fat, 2.7 g of saturated fat, 1.1 g of salt and 2.4 g of sugars per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 classification. The formulation also contains eight additives (E202, E211, E330, E160c, E412, E410, E579, E407a) and allergens such as gluten from wheat starch and sesame seeds.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal302 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates7.4 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average hummus, this product contains far less sugar (2.4 g vs 10.95 g) and salt (1.1 g vs 5.02 g), but about double the fat (27 g vs 12.01 g) and slightly more saturated fat, while providing higher protein content.

Ingredients

37% garbanzos, aceite vegetal (nabina, girasol, oliva virgin extra, colza), agua, 9% tomate secado al sol, 8% pasta de SESAMO, 5% aceituna verde, puré de tomate, aceituna negra, sal, azúcar, zumo de limón, ajo, acidulante (E330), vinagre, especias, hierbas, conservante (E202/E211), colorante (E160c), estabilizante (E412, E410, E579), almidón (patata, TRIGO), fibra citrica, dextrosa, gelificante (E407a).

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