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Cedars Natural Original Hommus
Deli
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Cedars Natural Original Hommus

Cedar's
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cedar's Natural Original Hommus is the everyday Mediterranean-style dip that you spot in the refrigerated deli aisle, usually shelved with other prepared spreads, refrigerated dips, olives and specialty cheeses. The 8-ounce plastic tub with a peel-back lid reads as 'natural' and straightforward, designed to sit near grab-and-go picnic ingredients like pita, pre-cut vegetables and snack platters. It fits shopping trips for easy entertaining, game-day prep, weekend brunches and simple snack runs, and performs equally well as a sandwich spread for meal-prep Sundays. Brand positioning leans into Mediterranean authenticity and wholesome convenience — Cedar's projects a family-friendly, health-conscious image that appeals to shoppers looking for plant-based protein and familiar pantry flavors without fuss. Label characteristics include a 'natural' tone, simple ingredient listing and no prominent kid-oriented graphics or organic certification; it trades flashy health halos for an artisanal, clean-label look. In plain processing context, this is a commercially prepared hummus made from cooked chickpeas and tahini with added oils, seasoning and small stabilizers or acidulants to preserve texture and shelf life. Sensory details: the texture is creamy with a slight graininess from ground sesame, a glossy surface from sunflower and olive oils, and a bright, citrusy tang from citric acid underpinned by cumin and garlic. Rituals around it are casual — scooping with pita, spreading on toast, dolloping onto a salad — and its 60-calorie per serving profile plus modest sodium (115 mg) makes it an easy, familiar choice for everyday snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 8
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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, (Chickpeas,, Water),, Sesame, Tahini, (Ground, Sesame),, Sunflower, Oil,, Olive, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Garlic,, Citric, Acid,, Cumin,, Guar, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

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?

Contains industrial additives like guar gum and citric acid alongside oils and seasonings, indicating a formulated, ready-to-eat product typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cedars Natural Original Hommus

The Cedars hommus can definitely fit into a healthy diet, especially as a snack or spread. With just 60 calories per serving and a decent amount of healthy fats from olive and sunflower oils, it's a tasty way to get some plant-based protein and fiber. Just remember, 'healthy' can depend on your overall diet and lifestyle — balance is key!

Perfect For

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