humus

67

Nutrition Score

Moderate

humus

0908500003340

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

91

Hazard Score

Healthy

61

Mirella Index

Everyday

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Chickpea · No known concerns

Legume seed, high in plant protein and fibre; the base ingredient of hummus.

Tahini (Sesame Paste)

Tahini · No known concerns

Contains sesame

Paste made from ground sesame seeds, used in hummus, halva, and Middle Eastern dishes. Contains sesame allergen.

BellPepper · No known concerns

Sweet pepper variety eaten raw or cooked, available in green, red, yellow, and orange. High in vitamin C.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Garlic · No known concerns

Pungent bulb from the allium family, used fresh, dried, or powdered as a flavoring in savory cooking.

Cumin · No known concerns

Warm, earthy spice from dried seeds, a key ingredient in curries, chili, and Middle Eastern cooking.

Paprika · No known concerns

Ground dried red peppers used as a spice, ranging from mild and sweet to hot, common in stews and rubs.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Sodium Benzoate

E211 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

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