Cedar's Pesto Hummus

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Is Cedar's Pesto Hummus healthy?

Cedar's Pesto Hummus scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pesto hummus features a clean ingredient list with organic steamed chickpeas, tahini, basil, garlic, and lemon juice, all of which contribute beneficial nutrients and flavors.

How processed is Cedar's Pesto Hummus?

Cedar's Pesto Hummus is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cedar's Pesto Hummus' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Steamed Chickpeas, Organic Sesame Tahini, Organic Basil count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cedar's Pesto Hummus

Cedar's
78 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Hummus
Summary

This pesto hummus features a clean ingredient list with organic steamed chickpeas, tahini, basil, garlic, and lemon juice, all of which contribute beneficial nutrients and flavors. The use of organic ingredients ensures minimal pesticide exposure and higher nutrient quality. Despite being a processed food, the absence of harmful additives or seed oils allows it to achieve a high score within its category.

Key ingredients 8

Organic Steamed Chickpeas
Very Good

Provide plant-based protein, complex carbohydrates, and dietary fiber to support digestion and satiety.

Organic Sesame Tahini
Good

Made from ground sesame seeds, offering healthy fats, plant protein, and minerals like calcium.

Organic Basil
Good

A traditional herb providing fresh flavor and beneficial plant antioxidants.

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Organic Garlic
Good

Adds robust flavor and contains natural bioactive compounds with immune-supporting properties.

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Sea Salt
Good

Minimally processed unrefined mineral salt used for flavor and trace mineral content.

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Organic Lemon Juice
Good

Adds natural brightness, flavor, and a dose of vitamin C.

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Organic Blend Of Oils
Neutral

Used for texture and moisture, though exact oil types are blended and non-specific.

Citric Acid
Neutral

Common organic acid used to maintain freshness and balance flavor acidity.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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