Humus mediteranean
69
Nutrition Score
Moderate

Humus mediteranean

5949065033286
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
87
Hazard Score
Healthy
68
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.
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.
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.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Eggplant (Aubergine)
Eggplant  ·  No known concerns
Purple-skinned vegetable with spongy flesh, eaten cooked in stews, grilled, or roasted.
Tomato Paste
TomatoPaste  ·  No known concerns
Concentrated cooked and strained tomatoes, used as a base for sauces, soups, and stews.
Bell Pepper
BellPepper  ·  No known concerns
Sweet pepper variety eaten raw or cooked, available in green, red, yellow, and orange. High in vitamin C.
Onion
Onion  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb vegetable used raw or cooked as a base flavoring in savory dishes worldwide.
sunflower oil
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.
Hot Pepper (Chili)
HotPepper  ·  No known concerns
Spicy chili pepper, distinct from sweet bell pepper.
Vinegar
Vinegar  ·  No known concerns
Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.
Coriander
Coriander  ·  No known concerns
Fresh herb (also called cilantro) with a bright, citrusy flavor, used in many world cuisines.
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.
Garlic Powder
GarlicPowder  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.
Citric Acid
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.
Cumin
Cumin  ·  No known concerns
Warm, earthy spice from dried seeds, a key ingredient in curries, chili, and Middle Eastern cooking.
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