Traditional Hummus | Boar's Head (2024)

FAQs

Why is boar's head hummus so good? ›

Non-GMO* and gluten free Boar's Head Hummus is crafted with exceptional ingredients. We blend each flavor with premium ingredients, including steamed chickpeas, sea salt, olive oil, tahini (crushed sesame seeds), as well as a variety of savory spices.

A Mediterranean-inspired treat, this creamy hummus blends chickpeas, sea salt, olive oil, tahini and a touch of garlic for a flavorful spread or snack. Boar's Head Traditional Hummus is gluten-free, non-GMO and 100% delicious.

Hummus is eaten in a variety of ways around the Middle East, most commonly served in a shallow bowl with toppings like olive oil, cooked whole chickpeas, pine nuts or ground lamb and then swiped up with pita.

Hummus, that creamy dip that hails from the Middle East, has a reputation as a clean, healthy food. It deserves it. All the main ingredients are super foods in their own right. It's got chickpeas, sesame paste (tahini), garlic, and olive oil in most traditional versions.

What makes Boar's Head Brand_® different from other brands of deli meats and cheeses? At Boar's Head, we are committed to providing the highest quality delicatessen products. Nothing less. We use only the finest ingredients: whole muscle beef, pork and poultry, and spices sourced from around the globe.

Boar's Head: Traditional Hummus

This Traditional Hummus by Boar's Head is hiding a high level of fat compared to other brands at 7 grams per serving. There are so many other options for plain hummus that are better for you.

Hummus is a versatile ingredient and a good source of fiber, along with vitamins and minerals like manganese, copper, folate, and iron. Thanks to its impressive nutrient profile, it may help ease inflammation, promote heart health, and support blood sugar management.

Once the container is open, you can store the hummus in the fridge for up to 7 days. This freshness period also applies to homemade hummus.

Hummus is a common part of everyday meals in Israel. It is made from ingredients that, following Kashrut (Jewish dietary laws), can be combined with both meat and dairy meals. Chickpea dishes have long been part of the cuisine of Jews who lived in the Middle East and Northern Africa.

In Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon, it is a staple food, often eaten every day, not merely a dip but rather a main dish.

Can I eat hummus every day? ›

Eating hummus everyday can be part of a balanced diet, as long as you pay attention to the portion you choose and aim to keep it to around 2 to 4 tablespoons at a time. It's a nutrient-rich choice to have regularly. Hummus contains both protein and carbohydrates.

Rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients. The classic ingredients involved in making a traditional hummus like chickpeas, sesame seeds and olive oil have beneficial properties including being anti-inflammatory. In fact, virgin olive oil is said to have an anti-inflammatory action which is on a par with ibuprofen.

Health benefits

Hummus is high in several important nutrients, including fiber and protein. A 2016 study explains that people who eat chickpeas or hummus eat more fiber, unsaturated fat, antioxidant vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and iron. This may be due, in part, to the presence of these ingredients in hummus.

Egyptian Arabs, Israelis, Palestinians, Lebanese, Greeks and other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries all claim hummus as their own dish. As to where it originally comes from, the earliest mention of the spread dates back to Egypt during the 13th century.

The Sabra brand, which is owned by the Sabra Dipping Company, held a dollar market share of about 60.7 percent in the U.S. hummus category in 2015 , up from 17.3 percent in 2006. The company held a 24 percent market share in Canada.