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Esti Original Hummus
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Esti Original Hummus

Esti
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Esti Original Hummus is a 10 oz refrigerated tub of classic Mediterranean-style chickpea dip that you’d spot in the deli/spread case of a mainstream grocery store, often shelved alongside other hummus varieties, refrigerated dips, prepared salads, and plant-based spreads. Packaged in a clear plastic tub with a peel-back lid and label declaring "Vegan, Gluten Free, Non GMO," it leans into a clean, natural halo and Mediterranean provenance (Product of Greece, social links noted) rather than flashy kid-oriented branding. This hummus fits into several shopping moments — from a weekend brunch or game-day spread to meal‑prep Sundays when shoppers load up on grab-and-go protein-rich small plates. The brand positioning reads as Mediterranean authenticity and health-forward convenience: aimed at vegans, flexitarians, and health-conscious millennials who value simple ingredient lists and ethnic authenticity. The label emphasizes "Pure Mediterranean ingredients" and "No preservatives," but it does not claim organic certification. In plain processing terms, it’s a ready-to-eat blended chickpea product made from cooked legumes, sesame paste, oil and seasonings and sold refrigerated. Sensory notes: smooth, creamy with a gently grainy chickpea body, nutty tahini warmth and a bright lemon/garlic lift, moderately oily from sunflower oil, and easily scoopable with pita or carrots. Rituals around it include scooping onto a sharing platter with olives and pita, spreading on sandwiches or using as a snack dip—simple, social, and convenient. The packaging and claims help it read as approachable, wholesome, and authentic within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
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

(Non-GMO, (This, product, was, made, without, genetically, engineered, ingredients., However,, trace, amounts, of, genetically, engineered, material, may, be, present):, Chickpeas,, Sesame, Paste,, Sunflower, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Garlic,, Pepper,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate..

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?

This is a commercially prepared, ready-to-eat hummus made from whole-food ingredients (chickpeas, sesame paste, oil, seasonings) and sold refrigerated without artificial additives, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Esti Original Hummus

Health is a bit of a gray area, isn’t it? Esti Original Hummus offers a tasty dip option that’s low in sugar and free from artificial ingredients, which is a win in many books. However, it’s not super high in protein or fiber, so if you’re looking for a snack that packs a nutritional punch, you might want to pair it with some veggies or whole grain pita.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

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