Classic hummus
Park Street Deli Classic Hummus Singles
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 63
Park Street Deli Classic Hummus Singles scores 63 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Sodium benzoate: Benzoates can form small amounts of benzene in drinks that also contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C), especially with heat or light. Strong
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.6 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Classic Hummus Singles
Ingredients
- Sodium benzoate minus 7.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 246 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 37 = 63
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [14]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 246 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 19.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 serving (57 g)
Ingredients
- steamed chick peas
- sunflower oil
- olive oil
- sesame tahini
- water
- sea salt
- citric acid
- roasted garlic
- guar gum
- cumin
- 1/10th of 1% sodium benzoate (moderate concern)
- potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness)
Label text, as published
steamed chick peas, sunflower oil, olive oil, sesame tahini, water, sea salt, citric acid, roasted garlic, guar gum, cumin, 1/10th of 1% sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness),
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Park Street Deli
Sources
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“Artificial colours or a sodium benzoate preservative (or both) in the diet result in increased hyperactivity in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the general population.”
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Re-evaluation of benzyl alcohol (E 1519) as food additive (records the 2016 benzoate re-evaluation)
“derived a group ADI of 5 mg/kg bw per day (expressed as benzoic acid) in accordance with the ADI previously derived by SCF and JECFA”
doi.org
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org