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Boar's Head Tahini Hummus
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Boar's Head Tahini Hummus

Boar's Head
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
2g
Protein
100mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Tahini Hummus is a small, deli-style tub you’ll typically find in the refrigerated prepared foods aisle, shelved with other refrigerated dips, packaged hummus varieties, olives, and ready-made salads near the deli counter. It reads like a midpoint between grocery-store convenience and artisan deli offerings: a clean white-and-blue Boar’s Head label, clear plastic tub and peel-back lid that signal freshness and ease. This product fits casual weeknight dinners, weekend brunch spreads, game-day snack platters, or meal-prep sessions where a ready-to-eat dip is handy. Boar’s Head’s brand positioning leans upscale and trustworthy — a century-old deli name that signals higher-quality proteins and ingredients to shoppers who want “better” packaged fare without boutique pricing; the target demographic skews adult, health-conscious, and willing to pay a bit more for recognizable brand provenance. The label typically emphasizes a short ingredient list and familiar words (chickpeas, tahini, olive oil), with no kid-focused graphics or bright cartooning; it’s presented as a wholesome, mainstream deli offering rather than an organic or specialty-certified product (no organic seal apparent). In plain terms it’s a processed, blended refrigerated dip: cooked chickpeas and sesame paste are emulsified with oils and seasonings and stabilized for spreadable texture—there is a small functional additive (guar gum) and an acidulant (citric acid) to maintain consistency and shelf life. Sensory notes: smooth, creamy body with a subtle sesame tang, mild garlic and cumin, and an olive-oil sheen; the ritual is simple—peel, scoop with pita or veggies, or smear on sandwiches for immediate, savory payoff.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
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,, Tahini, (Crushed, Sesame, Seeds),, Sunflower, Oil,, Olive, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Garlic,, Guar, Gum,, Cumin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole ingredients (chickpeas, tahini, oils) but industrially prepared and stabilized with additives like guar gum and citric acid, placing it in the processed-food category rather than unprocessed or highly formulated ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Tahini Hummus

It really depends on your definition of healthy! At 80 calories per serving, this hummus is a lower-calorie option for a snack or spread. It's packed with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas and tahini, but keep in mind it’s not particularly high in protein or fiber. So, if you’re looking for a protein punch, you might want to pair it with something like veggies or whole-grain pita.

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