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Athenos Hummus Roasted Red Pepper: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Athenos

Quick answer

High integrity

Athenos hummus roasted red pepper received a Food Integrity Score of 76 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This hummus is mostly recognizable food, with chickpeas, tahini, roasted red peppers, and olive oil doing the heavy lifting. The guar gum, sorbic acid, and unspecified spice add a light formulation layer that a homemade version wouldn't need. It works fine as an occasional store-bought dip, but a simpler recipe would be the better everyday pick. Main considerations include guar gum and sorbic acid add formulation and shelf-life helpers, unspecified spice entry is vague, and citric acid adds an acidulant layer. Simpler options: Look for hummus with fewer additives, or make a simple batch at home; choose versions that name each spice rather than listing a general spice blend.

Food Integrity Score 76/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Guar gum and sorbic acid add formulation and shelf-life helpers
  • Unspecified spice entry is vague
  • Citric acid adds an acidulant layer

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for hummus with fewer additives, or make a simple batch at home
  • Choose versions that name each spice rather than listing a general spice blend

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Athenos Hummus Roasted Red Pepper
Brand
Athenos
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Dips & Salsa)
GTIN / UPC
00025400000146
Serving size
28 g (2 Tbsp)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Hummus Roasted Red Pepper

Athenos

High integrity

Warning Signs

Guar gum and sorbic acid as a preservative show up in an otherwise simple hummus list.

Consider This

Guar gum, sorbic acid, citric acid, and the vague "spice" entry are typical of factory-formulated dips built for shelf stability and texture.

Good Substitutes

Blend chickpeas, tahini, roasted red peppers, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic at home for a shorter, fully named ingredient list.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This hummus is mostly recognizable food, with chickpeas, tahini, roasted red peppers, and olive oil doing the heavy lifting. The guar gum, sorbic acid, and unspecified spice add a light formulation layer that a homemade version wouldn't need. It works fine as an occasional store-bought dip, but a simpler recipe would be the better everyday pick.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Guar gum and sorbic acid add formulation and shelf-life helpers.
  • Unspecified spice entry is vague.
  • Citric acid adds an acidulant layer.

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Spice — Unspecified spice blend, source not named.
  • Sorbic acid as a preservative — Preservative added for shelf life.
  • Guar gum — Thickener used for texture.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Sorbic acid as a preservative (6/10) — Preservative used to control spoilage.
  • Guar gum (6/10) — Thickener used for texture control.
  • Spice (5/10) — Vague entry with no named spices.

Better choice tips

  • Look for hummus with fewer additives, or make a simple batch at home.
  • Choose versions that name each spice rather than listing a general spice blend.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CHICK PEAS, WATER, TAHINI (SESAME SEEDS), RED BELL PEPPERS, OLIVE OIL, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 0.5% OF DRIED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, SPICE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, GUAR GUM.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Sorbic acid as a preservativeConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Preservatives are added to control spoilage over time.

    Additional note

    Preservative added to extend shelf life.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative used for shelf-life control.

  2. Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Gums are added mainly for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Thickener and stabilizer used for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Thickener used for texture control.

  3. SpiceConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Unnamed spice blends can hide flavor systems or additives.

    Additional note

    Unspecified spice blend, source not named.

    Family watchlist

    Unspecified spice entry lacks detail.

  4. Citric acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Citric acid is commonly used as a formulation acidulant.

    Additional note

    Acidulant, often added for tartness and stability.

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  1. Tahini (sesame seeds)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Ground sesame is a traditional, recognizable ingredient.

    Additional note

    Ground sesame seeds, category-normal processing.

  2. Roasted red peppersConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Roasting is expected for this vegetable preparation.

    Additional note

    Roasted peppers, category-normal processing.

  3. VinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Vinegar is a traditional, recognizable ingredient.

    Additional note

    Fermented acidulant, common kitchen ingredient.

  4. Contains less than 0.5% of dried garlicConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Dried garlic is a recognizable flavoring at a small amount.

    Additional note

    Dried garlic, minor flavoring.

  5. Chick peasConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable base ingredient with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Simple legume, recognizable whole food.

  6. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Plain water is a normal base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Plain water used for texture.

  7. Red bell peppersConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole vegetable with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Whole vegetable, recognizable.

  8. Olive oilConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Olive oil is a simple, recognizable fat.

    Additional note

    Recognizable pressed oil, category-normal.

  9. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Salt is a simple, recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulation-heavy a food appears. It is not a medical or safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "tahini". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pepper", "peppers", "bell pepper". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pepper", "peppers", "bell pepper". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pepper", "peppers", "bell pepper". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Spice)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Spice)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Athenos Hummus Roasted Red Pepper highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Athenos Hummus Roasted Red Pepper shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Athenos Hummus Roasted Red Pepper: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Chickpeas provide fiber and plant protein; Olive oil and sesame as whole-food fat sources; Low sodium and no added sugar per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sorbic acid and guar gum as minor additives; Small serving size; calories add up quickly.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Condiments & Sauces, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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