Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Esti Lemon Hummus
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Esti Lemon Hummus

Esti
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
97
Calories
2g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Esti Lemon Hummus arrives in a familiar 10 oz plastic tub you’d spot in the refrigerated deli aisle, shelved alongside other dips, prepared salads, olives and soft cheeses. Its label leans on Mediterranean cues — “Pure Mediterranean ingredients. Authentic Greek.” — and it’s the sort of product shoppers pull for quick entertaining, weekday lunches, or picnic spreads. Visually and rhetorically positioned as a clean, simple option, Esti targets health-minded shoppers and culturally curious eaters who want an approachable taste of the Mediterranean without cooking from scratch. There’s no child-focused art or overt indulgent branding; instead the packaging emphasizes authenticity and convenience. On shelf the product enjoys a health-halo from words like “pure” and “authentic,” though it lacks organic badges or specialty certifications. In plain terms this is a modestly processed refrigerated dip: cooked chickpeas and sesame tahini blended with sunflower oil, lemon concentrate and roasted garlic to create a spreadable product that’s shelf-stable only with refrigeration. Sensory details are straightforward — a smooth, creamy texture from blended chickpeas and tahini, a bright lemon tang and a toasty garlic note, finishing with a hint of pepper and sea salt. Rituals around this tub are tactile and social: scooping with pita chips, spreading on a sandwich, dolloping into a grain bowl, or offering as part of a mezze board. Esti Lemon Hummus fits into the American habit of buying convenient, familiar ethnic flavors that feel wholesome and shareable while saving time in the kitchen.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories97
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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

Chickpeas,, Sesame, Tahini,, Sunflower, Oil,, Water,, Roasted, Garlic, 3%,, Sea, Salt,, Pepper,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate..

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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole ingredients (chickpeas, tahini, oil, garlic, lemon) with added oil and salt and minimal processing for shelf-ready use, it fits NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Esti Lemon Hummus

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Esti Lemon Hummus is a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, and it’s low in sugar, which is a win for many. It's a delicious way to add flavor to your snacks, but as with anything, it’s best enjoyed in moderation alongside a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

wholesomeconvenientcomforting
$NaN
per package