HUMMUS/HOMMUS — CLOSEST TO HOMEMADE®

May 2023

Hummus or Hommus is a simple healthy delicious dip made from these basic ingredients >> Chickpeas a.k.a. Garbanzo Beans, Sesame Tahini (ground Sesame Seeds), possibly Oil, Lemon, Garlic, Salt and additional Spices. We’ll use this as a starting point to identify manufactured Hummus/Hommus whose ingredients are closest to these we would use at home.

FRATERNAL TWINGREDIENTS: You may think the only difference between the Organic and Non-organic version of the same product is that one is made with the Organic version of the same ingredients found in the other . . . but sometimes that is not the case.

Seen below, esti Original Hummus Comparison: Only the Non-organic esti — below right — is certified Closest To Homemade® because it contains Lemon Juice Concentrate as a natural preservative vs. the Organic one — below left — which contains Manufactured Citric Acid, an FDA-recognized preservative. (Sources: esti Web site 5/23; U.S. FDA 2023)

Above left, notice how Citric Acid is the only ingredient which is not Organic in the Organic Hummus.

Shown below, Joseph’s Original Hummus Comparison. Only the Organic Joseph’s — below right — is Closest To Homemade because the Non-organic one — below left — contains Citric Acid and Guar Gum. (Source: Joseph’s Web site 5/23)

The following Hummus/Hommus contain FDA-recognized Chemical Preservative(s) (Sources: Brand and Store Web sites 5/23; U.S. FDA 2023)

These Hummus/Hommus contain added Gum(s) which is an ingredient we would never use at home to make Hummus:

Here’s a closer look at one of the leading U.S. Hummus brands:

Shown below, CLOSEST TO HOMEMADE HUMMUS/HOMMUS: These fantastic Hummus/Hommus contain no added Sweeteners, Chemical Preservatives, Colors, Flavors, Gums, Soybean Oil or Canola Oil. (Sources: Brand Web sites 5/23)

These include Kosher-certified esti Original Recipe Hummus made with Sunflower Oil; Non-GMO Project verified Ithaca Classic Hummus made with Organic Sunflower Oil; Kosher-certified Oasis Original Hummus with no added Oil beyond that found in the Sesame Tahini, and Non-GMO Project verified Majestic Garlic Majestic Sprouted Hummus with no Sesame Tahini >> it is made with Organic Sprouted Raw Garbanzo Beans with Organic Olive Oil & Avocado Oil.

*Neither money nor products are ever accepted to appear on the Closest To Homemade list*

Seen below, Closest To Homemade Organic Hummus/Hommus: These include Non-GMO Project verified Nature’s Promise Organic Classic Hummus made with Organic Sunflower Oil + Organic EVOO; Baba Organic Classic Hummus with Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Non-GMO Project verified and certified Kosher Kirkland Signature Organic Hummus with Organic Sunflower Oil, and Joseph’s Organic Original Hommus which is Non-GMO Project verified and certified Gluten-Free and Kosher made with Organic Sunflower Oil + Organic EVOO.

Seen below, esti Lemon Hummus Comparison Non-organic vs. Organic >> they are both Closest To Homemade . . . but they contain different oil sources and only the Non-organic one — below left — contains added Water:

Discover some Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans and Sesame Tahinis which are Closest To Homemade:

Closest To Homemade® Chickpeas/garbanzo beans

Closest To Homemade® Tahinis

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