Is Hummus Nature Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Anna's Best
This page reviews Hummus Nature by Anna's Best as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This hummus contains potassium sorbate as a preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of rapeseed oil and salt also indicates a processed composition.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Chickpeas (53%) provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.
- Garlic (7%) adds flavor and may offer some health benefits.
- Sesame paste (13%) contributes healthy fats and nutrients.
- Contains lemon juice concentrate for acidity and flavor enhancement.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
- Rapeseed oil is a processed oil, which may not be ideal for all consumers.
- High salt content could be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
- The use of spices is vague, which may indicate variability in quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Chickpeas safe in this food?
Good
Chickpeas is used here as base. Chickpeas are the primary ingredient, providing a solid base rich in protein and fiber, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kichererbsen gekocht
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a necessary component for texture and consistency, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sesame Paste safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Paste is used here as base. Sesame paste adds creaminess and healthy fats, enhancing the nutritional profile of the hummus.
Role in formula: base
Original: SESAMpaste
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil, but its processing raises some concerns regarding quality and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is included for flavor and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, but its concentrated form may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but high levels can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kochsalz
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoff: Kaliumsorbat
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Medium
Spices is used here as flavor. The term 'spices' is vague, which may indicate variability in quality and could affect flavor consistency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4095572
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Allergens detected: sesame
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