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Esti Original Hummus Pita Chip Cup
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Esti Original Hummus Pita Chip Cup

Esti
4.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
228
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
410mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Esti Original Hummus Pita Chip Cup is a single-serve grab-and-go snack that you’d find stocked in the refrigerated deli or prepared foods section, tucked beside other individual hummus tubs, guacamoles, cut vegetables, and pre-made salads. Its compact plastic cup — a sealed hummus compartment paired with a separate chamber of triangular pita chips — signals convenience for commuters, office workers, and parents packing lunches. The product leans on Mediterranean cues: chickpeas, sesame tahini, lemon and garlic, with a simple Non-GMO callout on the label; there’s no organic seal or child-focused mascot, just a clean, straightforward look that markets authenticity and snackable health. It’s positioned as a wholesome, slightly upscale convenience snack for people wanting a more ‘real food’ alternative to candy bars or cheesy chips — a daytime nibble between meetings, a light picnic item, or a kid’s after-school option. Sensory impressions are immediately familiar: creamy, slightly grainy hummus with a nutty tahini backbone and a bright lemon tang, paired with crisp-but-not-too-hard pita triangles that snap and then yield. Rituals around it are casual — open, scoop, crunch; eaten at desks, on the couch during a TV episode, or shared at a small gathering. Processing is modestly elevated: ingredients are recognizable and minimal, but the product is a packaged convenience item made for shelf-stable display in chilled cases. Overall it reads as a practical, comfortingly simple snack for people who want Mediterranean flavors without preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.3 oz
Servings per Container: 2
Calories228
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium410mg18%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein5g
* 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

Original, Hummus:, Ingredients, (Non-GMO, (This, Product, Was, Made, Without, Genetically, Engineered, Ingredients,, However,, Trace, Amounts, of, Genetically, Engineered, Material, May, Be, Present)):, Chickpeas,, Sesame, Tahini,, Sunflower, Oil,, Water,, Sea, Salt,, Garlic,, Pepper,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate., Pita, Chips:, Ingredients, (Non-GMO, (This, Product, Was, Made, Without, Genetically, Engineered, Ingredients,, However,, Trace, Amounts, of, Genetically, Engineered, Material, May, Be, Present)):, Wheat, Flour,, Sunflower, Oil,, Salt,, Olive, Oil,, Yeast..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Ingredients are simple and recognizable (chickpeas, tahini, oils, flour) with no obvious industrial additives, but the product is a packaged, ready-to-eat convenience snack made from processed components (refined flour chips and prepared hummus), consistent with NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Esti Original Hummus Pita Chip Cup

The Esti hummus pita chip cup can be a tasty snack option, especially if you’re looking for something quick and satisfying. With 228 calories per serving and a decent amount of healthy fats from the tahini and oils, it can fit into a balanced diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals — it’s not a superfood, but it’s not a guilty pleasure either!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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