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BH Dill Pickle Hummus
Deli
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

BH Dill Pickle Hummus

Boar's Head
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
300mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Dill Pickle Hummus arrives in the refrigerated deli/dip aisle, typically perched near other premium hummus tubs, specialty cheeses and pre-sliced deli meats. Packaged in a 10-ounce resealable plastic tub, it carries Boar's Head's heritage of deli-quality branding — a slightly upscale, familiar name that signals store-brand upgrade without artisanal pricing. Shoppers reach for it on weeknight grocery runs, for appetizer shopping before a game-day gathering, or when assembling grab-and-go lunches and picnic platters. The product reads as a flavor-forward snack: creamy steamed chickpeas and tahini form a smooth base brightened by tangy dill pickle pieces and a noticeable vinegar bite; tiny flecks of dried red bell pepper and cumin add color and warmth. Texture is silky yet slightly chunked from pickles, with a cool, tangy finish and a savory garlic note. Rituals include scooping onto crackers, spreading on sandwiches or pita, or pairing with crudités on a party tray. The label leans into clean-ish cues — chickpeas, olive oil, tahini — and lists “natural flavors,” but there’s no organic seal; packaging emphasizes convenience and flavor rather than child-focused graphics. Cultural positioning sits between health-conscious snacking and indulgent deli flair: appealing to urban professionals and families who want bold, ready-made flavors with recognizable brand trust. Processing context: this is a ready-to-eat packaged dip with added stabilizers and flavorings, made in a commercial facility rather than a home recipe. Overall it feels like a premium convenience product that trades homemade simplicity for shelf-stable texture and consistent flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Steamed, Chickpeas,, Water,, Boar's, Head, Dill, Pickles, (Cucumbers,, Water,, Vinegar,, Salt,, Calcium, Chloride, (Preserves, Texture),, Natural, Essential, Oil, Flavors,, Turmeric, [for, Color]),, Tahini, (Crushed, Sesame, Seeds), Sunflower, Oil,, Vinegar,, Olive, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Garlic,, Salt,, Sugar,, Spices,, Citric, Acid,, Cumin,, Guar, Gum,, Dried, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Natural, Flavors,, Natural, Extractives, of, Turmeric, (for, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Calcium Chloride - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Ready-to-eat, industrially produced tub contains additives (guar gum, citric acid, natural flavors, calcium chloride) and color/extractive agents, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about BH Dill Pickle Hummus

The Dill Pickle Hummus is relatively healthy when you consider it as a tasty dip or spread! At 70 calories per two tablespoons, it’s low in sugar and offers a decent amount of flavor without a ton of additives. However, 'healthy' can be subjective — it’s a fun, flavorful option but not a protein powerhouse or a fiber-rich snack.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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