Signature Cafe Classic Hummus — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Signature Cafe Classic Hummus by Signature Cafe MUNCH — score 88/90.

This is what hummus should be: chickpeas and tahini with a little oil, salt and garlic, giving you real plant protein and fiber. The only knocks are refined canola oil and two shelf-life preservatives, which keep it from being pristine but do not change what it fundamentally is. A genuinely good everyday dip.

Why this verdict

• Whole-food base: chickpeas and sesame tahini lead the list
• Short, recognizable ingredient list with no sweeteners or flavor enhancers
• Delivers plant protein and fiber
• Refined canola oil and two preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate) are the only real downsides
• Minimally processed relative to most deli dips

Ingredients (8)

• Chickpeas (safe) — Whole legume, fiber and plant protein.
• Tahini (ground sesame) (safe) — Real sesame paste.
• CANOLA OIL (moderate) — Refined vegetable oil.
• Sea Salt (moderate) — Sodium source; no nutritional edge over regular salt.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
• Dehydrated Garlic (safe) — Real seasoning.
• sodium benzoate (caution) — Chemical preservative for shelf life.
• Potassium Sorbate (moderate) — Preservative for shelf life.