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Sabra Family Size Classic Hummus
Deli
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Sabra Family Size Classic Hummus

Sabra
17 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
130mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sabra Family Size Classic Hummus (17 oz) is a chilled, ready-to-serve Mediterranean-style dip commonly found in the refrigerated deli/prepared foods aisle, shelved alongside other dips like guacamole, tzatziki, refrigerated spreads, and pre-cut produce. The product comes in a wide, resealable plastic tub with bold Sabra branding and “family size” language that cues sharing and value. Marketing leans into mainstream Mediterranean and plant-forward trends—imagery and the word “classic” create a homemade, wholesome halo even though the label lists a preservative and a seed oil rather than organic certification or “all-natural” guarantees. Target customers are busy families, social hosts, and health-curious shoppers who want convenient, vegetarian-friendly protein options for snacking and entertaining. Sensory highlights: a smooth, creamy texture with a nutty sesame backbone from tahini, a mild garlic lift, and a slightly dense, scoopable body that holds on pita chips and vegetable spears. Rituals around use include scooping for game-day snack platters, spreading on sandwiches for quick weekday lunches, or serving with crudités at weekend gatherings. From a processing perspective, this is a factory-made, ready-to-eat dip—made from cooked chickpeas blended with tahini, soybean oil, salt, acids for tang, and potassium sorbate to extend shelf life—so it’s a convenient processed product rather than a freshly prepared hummus. Nutritionally it provides modest calories per serving and is low in sugars while having sodium typical of refrigerated dips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 16
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
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,, Water,, Tahini, (Sesame),, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Garlic,, Citric, Acid,, Potassium, Sorbate, to, Maintain, Freshness,, Spices..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial additives (potassium sorbate, citric acid) and refined soybean oil and is an industrially formulated, shelf-stable ready-to-eat product, which aligns with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Sabra Family Size Classic Hummus

The Sabra hummus can be a healthy option, especially as a dip or spread. With only 70 calories per serving and a decent amount of healthy fats from tahini and soybean oil, it's a tasty way to add some plant-based protein and fiber to your snack time. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it's great in moderation but shouldn't be your only source of nutrition.

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weekend-brunch
post-workout

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