Is Table Hummus Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Perla
Table Hummus is a food from Perla. 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 Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and modified starch, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and salt also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
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 ascorbic acid, which acts as an antioxidant, potentially enhancing shelf life.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may have mixed safety implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 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, serving as a solvent and contributing to the desired texture without raising safety 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 base. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and flavor but is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Sesame Paste safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Paste is used here as base. Sesame paste adds flavor and nutritional value, being a source of healthy fats and minerals, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sesampaste
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Is Onion Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Onion Extract is used here as flavor. Onion extract contributes flavor to the hummus but is a processed ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebelextrakt
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can raise health concerns, indicating a need for moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is added for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
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 flavor enhancement, but it is a processed ingredient that 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. Spices enhance flavor and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness and quality, positively impacting the product's safety.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure
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Is Paprika Paste safe in this food?
Good
Paprika Paste is used here as flavor. Paprika paste adds flavor and color, being a natural ingredient that enhances the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Paprikapaste
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Is Yogurt Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Yogurt Powder is used here as base. Yogurt powder contributes to flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Joghurtpulver
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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 but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoff: Kaliumsorbat
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: 4013393
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , gluten
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