Golden Garlic hummus

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Is Golden Garlic hummus healthy?

Golden Garlic hummus scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This hummus contains mostly high-quality ingredients like organic chickpeas, tahini, and extra virgin olive oil, which contribute beneficial nutrients and healthy fats.

How processed is Golden Garlic hummus?

Golden Garlic hummus is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Golden Garlic hummus' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cooked Organic Chickpeas, Organic Tahini, Fresh Lemon Juice count in its favor; Sunflower 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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Golden Garlic hummus

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75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Hummus
Summary

This hummus contains mostly high-quality ingredients like organic chickpeas, tahini, and extra virgin olive oil, which contribute beneficial nutrients and healthy fats. However, the presence of sunflower oil, a refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, detracts from its overall healthiness due to potential inflammatory effects. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Very Good

A heart-healthy monounsaturated fat rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Cooked Organic Chickpeas
Good

A wholesome plant-based protein and fiber source that supports digestive health and provides sustained energy.

Organic Tahini
Good

Made from sesame seeds, providing healthy fats, plant protein, and essential minerals.

Fresh Lemon Juice
Good

Adds natural brightness and flavor along with vitamin C and antioxidants.

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Sea Salt
Good

An unrefined mineral salt that enhances flavor while providing trace minerals.

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Garlic
Good

A flavorful whole-food ingredient known for its culinary depth and beneficial bioactive compounds.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a basic culinary medium to achieve the desired smooth texture.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can be pro-inflammatory when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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