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The 4 Best Brands of Store-Bought Hummus

The humble but nutritious chickpea may not be a favourite in your house, but it becomes infinitely more popular once it's puréed and mixed with tahini and garlic. Hummus is a great way to get more legumes into your diet, says Ancaster, Ont.-based registered dietitian Shannon Crocker. "Used as a dip, hummus is lower in fat and calories compared to most creamy dips made with mayonnaise, cheese or sour cream." Here's how four brands fared with the Shouldice family (mom Jenn, dad Pete, Hannah, 9, Amy, 7 and Gregory, 5) of Toronto.

April 18th, 2011

By Robin Stevenson

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Fontaine Santé Hummus

Family says: “It is really, really rich. I would take it to school. It was perfect,” raved Amy. Gregory, who is not a hummus fan said, “If I liked chickpeas or hummus, I’d eat this one because it is good. But I don’t like them much so I want Ranch dip.” Jenn thought it had a mild, pleasant flavour with a slightly grainy texture. “I could easily go with this one since the kids liked it.”

Nutritional Info: Per 2 tbsp (30 g) 70 calories, 5 g fat (0.3 g saturated, 0 g trans), 0 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 2 g fibre, 0g sugars, 2 g protein, 0% vitamin A, 2% vitamin C, 2 % calcium, 2% iron.

$3.49


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