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Esti Baba Ghanoush Dip
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Esti Baba Ghanoush Dip

Esti
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
24
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Esti Baba Ghanoush Dip is a small-format, ready-to-eat Mediterranean dip you’ll usually find in the refrigerated deli or specialty hummus/dip island of the grocery store, shelved alongside hummus, tzatziki, and other international spreads. It reads like a pantry of simple ingredients—eggplant, sesame paste, roasted Florina peppers, garlic and salt—positioned as an authentic Greek, plant-based option for shoppers seeking cleaner-label snacks. This product fits casual occasions like picnic bowls, game-day snack platters, weekend brunch spreads and weekday snack runs where convenience meets a desire for something a little more sophisticated than plain chips. Brand positioning leans into Mediterranean authenticity and health-forward lifestyles: “Pure Mediterranean ingredients,” vegan and gluten-free callouts, and a “no preservatives” claim appeal to consumers who prioritize diet trends (plant-based, non-GMO) and cultural food stories. The label carries health-halo signals—vegan, gluten free, non-GMO, and “no preservatives”—but it is not labeled organic; there are no bright kid-targeted graphics, instead a modest, adult-friendly aesthetic aimed at millennials and health-conscious families. In plain terms, it’s a lightly processed, ready-to-eat spread: cooked and pureed vegetables blended with sesame paste and packaged chilled for retail. Sensory cues include a smoky, slightly tangy eggplant base, creamy tahini mouthfeel, flecks of sweet roasted red pepper and a garlicky finish; texture is scoopable, moderately smooth with occasional tiny fibers from roasted veg. Packaged in a 10 oz chilled tub or jar, it is commonly eaten with pita, veggie sticks or used as a sandwich spread—part of the ritual of casual entertaining or everyday snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories24
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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

Non-GMO, (This, product, was, made, without, genetically, engineered, ingredients., However,, trace, amounts, of, genetically, engineered, material, may, be, present):, Eggplant,, Sesame, paste,, Florina, Roasted, Red, Peppers,, Garlic,, Salt..

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 recognizable whole-food ingredients with only simple additions (sesame paste, salt) and packaged ready-to-eat, this product fits NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed. There are no industrial additives, emulsifiers, or artificial flavors listed.

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Common Questions about Esti Baba Ghanoush Dip

Health is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? This dip is low in calories and sugars, which is great if you're looking to snack smarter. But remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different folks — it’s a tasty, flavorful option for a light dip or spread, especially compared to heavier, cream-based dips.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

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