Who has made for the new year, to reduce their own meat consumption, or even completely, sooner or later, one way or the other Hummus variety want to try.

Whether it’s from health food stores or discount stores, vegetable Dips, there are many manufacturers in countless variations.

To keep track of, is not so easy, because not all of the chickpea paste what you promise keep.

Öko-Test examined which products are worthwhile and which one is better, the Finger should be.

The results were published in the January issue of the Öko-Test magazine (01/2020) and on the Website.

These factors were tested

Öko-Test has tested 18 different Hummus varieties, the taste in the direction of “Classic” – the majority of them come from the refrigerated section, two of which are also cooled by the glass.

The laboratories tested the products for heavy metals such as Cadmium, and Nickel these straining about used sesame or used for enrichment of chickpea.

In addition to pesticides, the potential for germ exposure, glyphosate and mineral Oil were components in the focus of the samples.

Zuem, the taste of three experienced sensor was put auditors under the magnifying glass – you studied, if any, of the manufacturer, it managed to bring the typical Oriental flavor to the chickpeas, sesame, garlic, lemon and cumin in a pack.

Four Hummus products contain questionable ingredients

In fact, three Hummus manufacturer did not manage to be the testers meet – ‘Chef Select Hummus Classic’ from Lidl, ‘Edeka Hummus nature’ of Edeka and’orto million, Hummus nature,’ Penny cut only with a ‘sufficient’.

It was found in all three products, the questionable and controversial ingredients glyphosate, and Cadmium. In addition, could be identified in the products ‘Edeka Hummus nature’ and ‘Orto million, Hummus nature’s traces of mineral oil stock.

A further three products were able to complete the Test with the result ‘satisfactory’ – this Deli delight, with Hummus nature’,’ delicatessen Popp Hummus nature ‘and’ treasures of the Orient, Hummus nature, were”.

The latter showed in the Test increased petroleum parts in stock, and was also a negative vinegar sour smell and taste.

In the product ‘Delicatessen Popp Hummus nature’ could also be the questionable ingredient glyphosate found.

These Hummus varieties are the clear winner in the Eco-Test

Actually managed almost all of the tested Bio-Humussen to achieve a good result, and with very good cut.

Among the winning products Alnatura Hummus Classic’,’ Dm, organic Hummus nature ‘in glass’, ‘energy organic Hummus in nature, in glass’, ‘Florentin organic Hummus’ and ‘Green Heart Humuss nature’.

Also, the conventional product ‘Obela Hummus Classic’ was able to achieve a ‘very good’.

The Bio-products Bio-Verde Hummus Tahini with sesame seeds’ of Isana nature could fine reach food and ‘Rewe organic Hummus Tahini’ on the part of Rewe on the basis of their increased Petroleum components, only the overall judgement ‘good’.

Both the laboratory and the sensors of the auditor had met with most of the organic products in terms of ingredients and taste nothing-you are the winner of the test.

Some Hummusse for a Surprise

Surprisingly, there were also two Hummus varieties, the Discounter Netto Marken-Discount and the country of purchase of the Tester to convince us of its ‘Hummus Naturel’ and ‘K-Classic Hummus Classic’ were able to conclude with an overall assessment of ‘good’.

It was only in a vinegar sour taste and smell that was offset by a significant sesame and chickpea based but.

In addition, traces of mineral Oil could be detected. This is the discount products that impressed, however, with a relatively cheap price – 200 grams for only 0.99 Euro.

Changing the diet does not have to be expensive – with this products, everyone can help to Start a vegetarian or vegan in 2020, and the good intentions into practice.

That’s why Hummus is so popular

The Paste made from chickpeas, is popular not only because of their delicious taste and great popularity, but also to protect the animals, the climate and your own health – for a vegetarian or vegan Start to the new year so perfectly.

Also, who has resolved to lose a few extra Kilos, to be defined, or build muscle, you should consider to integrate Hummus in the food.

The vegan product is 300 calories per 100 grams, not just as a low-calorie, but provides a large amount of plant-based protein from chickpeas. In addition, Hummus contains vegetable Oils – these are the saturated fatty acids are especially healthy.

In addition, the Dip features contains many different nutrients such as iron, Magnesium, B-vitamins and fiber.

Antonia Hagedorn

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