Is Spicy Hummus Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chef Select
Spicy Hummus is a food from Chef Select. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cooked chickpeas and tahini, but also contains sugar and preservatives like ascorbic acid, raising quality concerns. The presence of vinegar and spices adds flavor but may not enhance overall quality.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.
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
- Contains cooked chickpeas, a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.
- Includes tahini, which provides healthy fats and adds creaminess.
- Spices contribute to flavor complexity, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.
- Includes preservatives like ascorbic acid, indicating a processed nature.
- Presence of vinegar may not appeal to all consumers and can affect taste.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cooked Chickpeas safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Chickpeas is used here as base. Cooked chickpeas serve as the primary ingredient, providing a rich source of plant-based protein and fiber, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: gekochte Kichererbsen
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used as a solvent and to achieve the desired consistency in the hummus, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Tahini safe in this food?
Good
Tahini is used here as base. Tahini, made from ground sesame seeds, adds healthy fats and a creamy texture, enhancing the overall quality 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 emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a refined oil, which raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Pickled Red Peppers safe in this food?
Medium
Pickled Red Peppers is used here as flavor. Pickled red peppers add flavor and color but may contain preservatives and vinegar, which can affect taste and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: eingelegte rote Paprika
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Medium
Vinegar is used here as flavor. Vinegar is included for acidity and flavor enhancement, but its presence may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added, which is unnecessary in a savory product and raises concerns about added sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley adds freshness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Petersilie
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: 3898494
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Allergens detected: egg , fish , gluten , crustaceans , milk , tree_nuts , mustard , soy
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