Organic Traditional Hummus

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Is Organic Traditional Hummus healthy?

Organic Traditional Hummus scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This organic hummus contains beneficial ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, and dehydrated garlic, which provide protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients.

How processed is Organic Traditional Hummus?

Organic Traditional Hummus is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Organic Traditional Hummus' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic cooked chickpeas, Organic tahini (organic sesame butter), Sea salt count in its favor; Organic canola oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Organic Traditional Hummus

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75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Arbor Investments
Category Hummus
Summary

This organic hummus contains beneficial ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, and dehydrated garlic, which provide protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients. However, the use of organic canola oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential to promote inflammation. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the overall clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Organic cooked chickpeas
Good

Organic cooked chickpeas are a nutritious source of plant-based protein and fiber, supporting digestive health and sustained energy.

Organic tahini (organic sesame butter)
Good

Organic tahini provides healthy fats and essential nutrients, adding flavor and nutritional value to the hummus.

Sea salt
Good

Sea salt enhances flavor naturally and provides essential minerals, making the hummus more palatable.

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Organic dehydrated garlic
Good

Organic dehydrated garlic adds natural flavor and potential health benefits, making the hummus more flavorful without artificial additives.

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Organic dehydrated lemon
Good

Organic dehydrated lemon provides a natural tang and vitamin C, enhancing flavor and nutritional profile.

Water
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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Citric acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly found in processed foods to maintain freshness.

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Organic canola oil
Very Bad

Organic canola oil is highly processed and contains unhealthy fats, which can be less beneficial for heart health when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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