Is Ottolenghi Pomegranate, Rose And Preserved Lemon Harissa ultra-processed?

170 g Harissa sauces Sold in the United Kingdom

Yes, it's ultra-processed

1 Unprocessed
2 Kitchen staple
3 Processed
4 Ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Flavouring
E160c Paprika extract

31 ingredients
2 additives

Less processed harissa sauces

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ingredients

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

pomegranate, rose, preserved lemon harissa paste made with paprika, pomegranate, natural rose flavouring (ultra-processing marker), Ingredients extra virgin olive oil, paprika 24%, pomegranate 22%, lemons 13%, salt (processing marker), garlic puree, red peppers, dried garlic, chilli, cumin, cinnamon, sumac, smoked paprika, dried onion, coriander, lemon juice, mixed spices, paprika extract (ultra-processing marker), acidity regulator (citric acid), natural rose flavouring (ultra-processing marker), Use Condiment, Stir Through, Garnish, NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURS and FLAVOURINGS Scan for recipes JAR and LID, Recycle

Additives: E160c Paprika extract , E330 Citric acid

As written on the pack

pomegranate, rose & preserved lemon harissa paste made with paprika, pomegranate molasses and natural rose flavouring. Ingredients extra virgin olive oil, rehydrated paprika (24%), pomegranate molasses (22%), pickled lemons (13%) (SULPHITES), salt, garlic puree, red peppers, dried garlic, chilli, cumin, cinnamon, sumac, smoked paprika, dried onion, dried coriander, lemon juice, dried mixed spices, paprika extract, acidity regulator: citric acid, natural rose flavouring. Use Condiment. Stir Through. Garnish. NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURS OR FLAVOURINGS Scan for recipes JAR and LID - Recycle

What makes it ultra-processed

Cosmetic additives

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E160c Paprika extract Paprika extract is a red-orange colour extracted from paprika peppers.
Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.

1 ingredient that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.

How the NOVA groups work

Among 17 harissa sauces

From least to most processed, this one ranks 16th. 65% of the harissa sauces here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

All 17 harissa sauces, least processed first

About this information

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5030343839697, last edited 23 June 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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