Is Table Hummus Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Perla
Perla's Table Hummus is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Cheese, Whey Powder.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes hummus and green pesto, with ingredients like cooked chickpeas and sunflower oil. However, the presence of sugar and milk-derived whey powder raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in the 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 natural ingredients like basil and garlic, contributing to flavor.
- Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in the product.
- Whey powder from milk indicates dairy content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
- Presence of sunflower oil, a refined oil, may raise concerns about processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Cooked Chickpeas safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Chickpeas is used here as base. Cooked chickpeas provide a nutritious base for hummus, offering plant-based protein and fiber, contributing positively to the product's quality.
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 a fundamental ingredient in hummus, ensuring the right consistency and texture without adding any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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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 may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Sesame Paste safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Paste is used here as base. Sesame paste adds creaminess and flavor to hummus, providing healthy fats and nutrients, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sesampaste
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Is Spice Extract safe in this food?
Good
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extracts like onion and pepper enhance flavor without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzextrakt (Zwiebel, Pfeffer)
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement but should be consumed in moderation, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about excessive sweetness in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity regulation and preservation but is a synthetic ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Natural spices contribute to flavor without artificial additives, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is included as an antioxidant to preserve freshness, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is used for texture but is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil adds flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Basilikum
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Is Cashew Nuts safe in this food?
Medium
Cashew Nuts is used here as base. Cashew nuts provide creaminess and flavor but are a source of allergens, which may not suit all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cashewnüsse
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Is Cheese safe in this food?
Bad
Cheese is used here as base. Cheese adds flavor but is a dairy product, which may not be suitable for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Käse
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Is Pine Nuts safe in this food?
Good
Pine Nuts is used here as base. Pine nuts contribute to flavor and texture, providing healthy fats and nutrients, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pinienkerne
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Is Whey Powder safe in this food?
Bad
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is derived from milk, raising concerns for those with dairy allergies or those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkepulver (aus Milch)
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic enhances flavor and offers potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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Is Natural Plant Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Plant Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural plant flavors enhance taste but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche pflanzliche Aromen
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is included as an antioxidant to preserve freshness, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure
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Is Sunflower Seeds safe in this food?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as base. Sunflower seeds add texture and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenkerne
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: 4013381
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Allergens detected: milk , tree_nut
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