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Cedar'S Organic Hummus Original
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Cedar'S Organic Hummus Original

Cedar's
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
2g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cedar's Organic Hummus Original is a 10 oz refrigerated tub you'll typically find in the deli or refrigerated dips section of the supermarket, shelved alongside other spreads like guacamole, tzatziki, and packaged baba ganoush. Its organic label and modest tub size make it a grab for shoppers looking for ready-to-eat Mediterranean-style dips for casual gatherings, weekday lunches, or snack-focused grocery runs. The brand leans into a natural, health-forward positioning: organic ingredients, simple ingredient listing, and an artisan-Mediterranean vibe that appeals to health-conscious millennials, young families, and shoppers seeking plant-forward proteins. Packaging is straightforward — a clear or printed plastic tub with a resealable lid — projecting convenience and freshness rather than kid-focused gimmicks. Label claims emphasize "organic" and recognizable whole-food ingredients (steamed chickpeas, sesame tahini), creating a strong health halo while also noting a short list of functional additives like citric acid and guar gum for texture and shelf stability. In plain terms the product is a prepared hummus: cooked chickpeas blended with tahini and oils, strained and stabilized for consistent creaminess — more processed than homemade but not an industrially reconstituted product. Sensory notes: a creamy, slightly grainy mouthfeel with a silky olive-oil sheen, mild garlic and cumin warmth, and a pleasant tahini nuttiness. Rituals around it include scooping with pita or carrots, spreading on sandwiches, or ladling onto grain bowls. Its convenience, organic credentials, and familiar Mediterranean flavor profile make it a pantry staple for quick, wholesome snacks and light meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium110mg5%
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

Organic, Steamed, Chickpeas, (Organic, Chickpeas,, Water),, Organic, Sesame, Tahini, (Organic, Ground, Sesame),, Blend, of, Oils, (Organic, Sunflower, Oil,, Organic, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil),, Sea, Salt,, Organic, Garlic,, Citric, Acid,, Organic, Cumin,, Organic, 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 organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed food made from whole ingredients (chickpeas, tahini, oils) but includes additives like citric acid and guar gum and is industrially prepared for texture and shelf stability, consistent with NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Cedar'S Organic Hummus Original

Cedar's hummus is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for something wholesome! With only 80 calories per two-tablespoon serving and made primarily from organic ingredients like chickpeas and sesame tahini, it offers a good balance of healthy fats and flavor. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different folks — it's great as a snack or dip, but moderation is key!

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