Humus libanez
73
Nutrition Score
Moderate

Humus libanez

5400112362402
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
86
Hazard Score
Healthy
69
Mirella Index
Everyday
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Chickpeas
Chickpeas  ·  No known concerns
Round legume used to make hummus and falafel, or added whole to salads and stews.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
Sesame Seeds
SesameSeed  ·  No known concerns
Contains sesame
Small oilseeds with a nutty flavor, used whole, ground into tahini, or pressed for oil. Contains sesame allergen.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
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.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Lactic Acid
E270  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.
Acetic Acid (Glacial)
E260  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Concentrated acid used to fake traditional fermentation in cheap vinegars (synthetic vinegar). Safe but nutritionally empty.
Garlic
Garlic  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb from the allium family, used fresh, dried, or powdered as a flavoring in savory cooking.
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.
Cumin
Cumin  ·  No known concerns
Warm, earthy spice from dried seeds, a key ingredient in curries, chili, and Middle Eastern cooking.
Xanthan Gum
E415  ·  No known concerns
Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.
Chili / Cayenne
Chili  ·  No known concerns
Hot pepper used fresh, dried, or ground to add heat to dishes.
Eggplant (Aubergine)
Eggplant  ·  No known concerns
Purple-skinned vegetable with spongy flesh, eaten cooked in stews, grilled, or roasted.
Spices
Spices  ·  No known concerns
General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Vinegar
Vinegar  ·  No known concerns
Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.
Vegetable Fibre
VegFibre  ·  No known concerns
General term for plant-derived fiber added to processed foods to boost fiber content and improve texture.
Bell Pepper
BellPepper  ·  No known concerns
Sweet pepper variety eaten raw or cooked, available in green, red, yellow, and orange. High in vitamin C.
Sun-Dried Tomato
SunDriedTomato  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated tomato, concentrated flavour and nutrients versus fresh.
Raisins
Raisins  ·  No known concerns
Dried grapes, eaten as a snack or used in baking and cereals. Naturally high in sugar and fiber.
Celery
Celery  ·  No known concerns
Contains celery
Crunchy stalk vegetable eaten raw or cooked, low in calories. Contains celery allergen.
Onion
Onion  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb vegetable used raw or cooked as a base flavoring in savory dishes worldwide.
Sambal (Chili Paste)
Sambal  ·  No known concerns
Spicy Southeast Asian condiment made from ground chilies, typically with vinegar or lime and other seasonings.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate  ·  No known concerns
Fruit, often used as juice concentrate for colour/flavour.
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.
Guar Gum
E412  ·  No known concerns
Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.
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