Ramona's Heavenly Houmous (Original) — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Ramona's Heavenly Houmous (Original) by Ramona's OKAY — score 58/90.

A mostly real hummus built on 66% chickpeas and tahini, but padded with modified maize starch and a synthetic preservative that a from-scratch batch wouldn't need.

Why this verdict

• 66% chickpeas plus tahini is a solid, protein-and-fiber base
• Modified maize starch is a factory texture filler, not real hummus
• Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative homemade hummus never needs
• Rapeseed oil and salt keep the fat and sodium moderate, not heavy
• Short, mostly recognizable list keeps it out of engineered territory

Ingredients (10)

• Cooked chickpeas (66%) (safe) — The real deal and the bulk of the jar: plant protein, fiber, and slow carbs.
• rapeseed oil (safe) — A source of healthy fats and often used in cooking.
• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• Tahini (sesame seed paste) (safe) — Ground sesame — healthy unsaturated fat and the classic hummus flavor. Note: sesame is a major allergen.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
• Modified Maize Starch (moderate) — Industrial texturizer/thickener; a NOVA-4 marker that signals processing, not nutrition.
• GARLIC POWDER (safe) — Real seasoning.
• Potassium Sorbate (moderate) — Preservative for shelf life.
• Spices (safe) — Real seasoning — the flavor comes from spices, not additive flavor systems.