The khao project Classic Hummus Dip
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The Khao Project Classic Hummus Dip is a chickpea, tahini and oil dip sold for scooping with bread and vegetables. It scores EA2: low on nutrition because protein is modest for the calories, strong on ingredients for a short plain list with no additives, and low on risk because salt, sugar and saturated fat stay modest. Fine most days by the spoonful.
Ingredients, decoded
10 listed- chickpea
- water
- sunflower oil
- tahini
- garlic
- olive oil
- tapioca dextrin
- lime juice
- vinegar
- salt
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2.9 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 342.3 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.3 g |
| Total sugars | 2.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 25.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 279.4 mg |
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What to know about The khao project Classic Hummus Dip
A short-list hummus that is mostly oil by calories
The Khao Project Classic Hummus Dip is a 150 g tub built from chickpea, water, sunflower oil and tahini, with garlic, olive oil, tapioca dextrin, lime juice, vinegar and salt. It is bought as a ready dip for bread, wraps and vegetable sticks, by people who want a hummus without making it at home.
Per 100 g it has 342 kcal, 6.98 g protein, 25.92 g fat and 279 mg sodium, with no added sugar. The pack prints a serve of 30 g (2 tablespoons), which gives about 103 kcal, 2.1 g protein, 7.8 g fat and 84 mg sodium. The tub holds five such servings.
The name and front promise a classic hummus that is natural and free of preservatives, and the short list agrees: no preservative or other additive of concern is listed. The olive oil claim is true, but sunflower oil comes ahead of it. CleanPlate scores it EA2.
Why The khao project Classic Hummus Dip scores EA2
Nutrition is an E because protein is only 6.98 g per 100 g against 342 kcal, with no fibre declared. Ingredients are an A for a short additive-free list, and risk is a 2.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 7 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 342 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 6.98 g per 100 g, about 8% of the calories, and the dip carries 342 kcal per 100 g, so protein is thin for the energy. No fibre figure is printed and no vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing adds credit to the grade.
In a 30 g serve that is 2.1 g protein for about 103 kcal.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- chickpea
- Main fat
- sunflower oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and plain: chickpea, water, sunflower oil, tahini, garlic, olive oil, tapioca dextrin, lime juice, vinegar and salt. No additive of concern is listed, and no preservative, colour or hydrogenated fat is present.
Nothing on the pack is a hollow promise, so no points are lost for label integrity. That is why ingredients reach the top grade.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 279.4 mg
- Saturated fat
- 1.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Sodium is the largest part of the risk number at 279 mg per 100 g, about 84 mg in a 30 g serve. Energy comes next at 342 kcal per 100 g, then saturated fat at 1.59 g per 100 g, well under the 5 g high line.
Added sugar and trans fat are both 0 g, so they play no part. The risk lands on a 2.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: No additives
Does The khao project Classic Hummus Dip live up to its claims?
The preservative-free and classic hummus claims hold. Made with olive oil is true, but sunflower oil is listed ahead of it, so olive oil is not the main fat.
- Product nameHolds
“Classic Hummus”
Chickpea and tahini are in the list, with garlic, lime juice and olive oil, which is what a classic hummus contains.
- On the packHolds
“Natural & Preservative Free”
No preservative or additive of concern is listed. The most processed item is tapioca dextrin, a starch used to bind.
- On the packBe careful
“Made with olive oil”
Olive oil is in the list, but sunflower oil comes ahead of it, so olive oil is the smaller share of the added fat.
What's in The khao project Classic Hummus Dip?
Chickpea, water, sunflower oil and tahini lead a ten-item list with no additives. The oil is what makes it calorie-dense, so portion matters more than any ingredient.
The ingredient list, read for you
Chickpea leads, followed by water, sunflower oil and tahini, so the dip is a chickpea and sesame base loosened with water and oil. Garlic, lime juice and vinegar add flavour and tang, olive oil adds more fat, tapioca dextrin helps hold the texture and salt finishes it. No percentages are declared.
Ingredients to watch
- Low protein for the caloriesConcern
6.98 g protein per 100 g against 342 kcal, and no fibre figure is printed. This holds the nutrition grade down.
- Energy from oilWorth watching
25.92 g fat per 100 g, mostly from sunflower oil and tahini. A 30 g serve gives about 7.8 g fat and 103 kcal.
- SodiumWorth watching
279 mg per 100 g, about 84 mg in a 30 g serve. Modest, but it grows if you eat much of the tub.
- Saturated fatFine
1.59 g per 100 g, about 0.5 g per serve, with no trans fat.
- Additives and sugarFine
No additive of concern is listed and added sugar is 0 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre figure is printed, though chickpeas and tahini would be expected to supply some.
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat The khao project Classic Hummus Dip?
Suitable most days in a 30 g serve for most adults, and a few times a week for children, blood pressure or weight goals.
- Most adultsEveryday
About 103 kcal and 84 mg sodium in a 30 g serve, with low saturated fat.
- ChildrenEveryday
No additives or added sugar, and only 84 mg sodium per 30 g.
- High blood pressureA few times a week
279 mg sodium per 100 g is moderate, so keep to one serve.
- Weight managementA few times a week
342 kcal per 100 g, so the 30 g serve matters.
Recipes with The khao project Classic Hummus Dip
Use it as a sandwich spread, a vegetable dip or a thick dressing base. A 30 g spoonful is about 103 kcal, so measure it.
Hummus and vegetable sticks
Serve a 30 g scoop with cucumber and carrot, for about 103 kcal and 2.1 g protein from the dip.
Hummus sandwich spread
Spread a thin layer on whole-grain bread in place of a creamy spread, since saturated fat is only 1.59 g per 100 g.
Lime hummus dressing
Thin a spoonful with water and a squeeze of lime for a salad dressing, so the 342 kcal per 100 g goes further.
The khao project Classic Hummus Dip: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of The khao project Classic Hummus Dip?
The Khao Project Classic Hummus Dip is a chickpea, tahini and oil dip sold for scooping with bread and vegetables. It scores EA2: low on nutrition because protein is modest for the calories, strong on ingredients for a short plain list with no additives, and low on risk because salt, sugar and saturated fat stay modest. Fine most days by the spoonful. Nutrition E, ingredients A, load risk 2; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in The khao project Classic Hummus Dip?
Per 100 g, The khao project Classic Hummus Dip has 342 kcal, 7 g protein, 20.3 g carbohydrate, 25.9 g fat and 1.6 g saturated fat. One serve (2 tablespoons, 30 g) has 103 kcal and 2.1 g protein.
What are the ingredients in The khao project Classic Hummus Dip?
10 ingredients, in label order: chickpea, water, sunflower oil, tahini, garlic, olive oil, tapioca dextrin, lime juice, vinegar, salt.
Does The khao project Classic Hummus Dip live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 needs care. "Made with olive oil" needs care: Olive oil is in the list, but sunflower oil comes ahead of it, so olive oil is the smaller share of the added fat.
Who should limit The khao project Classic Hummus Dip?
Most adults: everyday. About 103 kcal and 84 mg sodium in a 30 g serve, with low saturated fat. Children: everyday. No additives or added sugar, and only 84 mg sodium per 30 g. High blood pressure: a few times a week. 279 mg sodium per 100 g is moderate, so keep to one serve.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does The khao project Classic Hummus Dip have?
Per 100 g, The khao project Classic Hummus Dip has 0 g added sugar, 279 mg sodium (about 0.7 g salt) and 1.6 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 23, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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