Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate Added To Protect Flavor): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor (Water, Natural Hickory Smoke Concentrate)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 6,665 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Roasted Red Pepper Hummus' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Roasted Red Bell Pepper Base (Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Cane Sugar, Salt, Roasted Vegetables [Carrots, Onions, Celery, And Garlic], Natural Flavoring, Carrot Juice, Vinegar Solids), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.