Hummus with capsicum and olives

60

Nutrition Score

Moderate

Hummus with capsicum and olives

20791711

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

85

Hazard Score

Healthy

63

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.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

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

SesameSeed · No known concerns

Contains sesame

Small oilseeds with a nutty flavor, used whole, ground into tahini, or pressed for oil. Contains sesame allergen.

Lemon · No known concerns

Citrus fruit valued for its tart juice and zest, used as a flavoring, acidifier, and source of vitamin C.

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.

GarlicPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.

Paprika · No known concerns

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

Carboxymethyl Cellulose

E466 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Thickener and texturizer. Linked in recent studies to alterations in intestinal barriers.

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.

Sodium Benzoate

E211 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

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

BellPepper · No known concerns

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

Apple Cider Vinegar

AppleVin · No known concerns

Fermented apple juice containing acetic acid and the beneficial 'mother' bacteria cultures.

Garlic · No known concerns

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

Parsley · No known concerns

Fresh herb used as a garnish and flavoring in a wide range of savory dishes.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

GreenOlives · No known concerns

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

E330 · No known concerns

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

E270 · No known concerns

Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.

Calcium Chloride

E509 · No known concerns

Inorganic compound used as a firming agent in canned vegetables and tofu coagulation.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

E300 · No known concerns

Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.

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