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Great Value Red Pepper Savory Pastries With Red Pepper Flavored Chickpea Filling Hummus Bites, Red Pepper: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value red pepper savory pastries with red pepper flavored chickpea filling hummus bites, red pepper received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This product has a mix of whole foods like chickpeas and processed elements such as refined flours and oils. While the chickpeas are a nice touch, the use of refined oils and concentrated flavors pushes it into a territory best suited for occasional consumption. The presence of additives and modified ingredients suggests more processing than a homemade alternative, making this product fall in the mid-range for integrity. Main considerations include canola oil, soy lecithin, and modified cellulose. Simpler options: Try homemade hummus; use fresh veggies instead.
Food Integrity Score 68/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Canola oil
- Soy lecithin
- Modified cellulose
Simpler options to consider
- Try homemade hummus
- Use fresh veggies instead
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Red Pepper Savory Pastries With Red Pepper Flavored Chickpea Filling Hummus Bites, Red Pepper
- Brand
- Great Value
- GTIN / UPC
00078742074788- Serving size
- 85 g (5 PIECES)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Food Quality Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Red Pepper Savory Pastries With Red Pepper Flavored Chickpea Filling Hummus Bites, Red Pepper
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Contains canola oil, a refined seed oil that some consumers prefer to avoid.
Consider This
Uses roasted red pepper concentrate, a processed ingredient commonly found in ultra-processed foods.
Good Substitutes
Try homemade hummus or fresh veggies for simpler, natural snack options.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis product has a mix of whole foods like chickpeas and processed elements such as refined flours and oils. While the chickpeas are a nice touch, the use of refined oils and concentrated flavors pushes it into a territory best suited for occasional consumption. The presence of additives and modified ingredients suggests more processing than a homemade alternative, making this product fall in the mid-range for integrity.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Canola oil
- Soy lecithin
- Modified cellulose
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Soy lecithin — Emulsifier
- Modified cellulose — Processed thickener
Highest concern ingredients
- Canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil often avoided by some
- Soy lecithin (7/10) — Emulsifier used for texture
- Modified cellulose (6/10) — Processed thickener
Better choice tips
- Try homemade hummus
- Use fresh veggies instead
Ingredients
Ingredient list
HUMMUS (CHICKPEAS, WATER, TAHINI PASTE [SESAME SEEDS], CANOLA OIL, CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE, SEA SALT, VINEGAR, GARLIC), ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, RED BELL PEPPERS, CANOLA OIL, MULTIGRAIN FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, RYE FLOUR, SPELT FLOUR, BARLEY FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, QUINOA FLOUR, AMARANTH FLOUR), ROASTED RED PEPPER CONCENTRATE (RED BELL PEPPERS, SUGAR, POTATO FLOUR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CORN OIL), DEXTROSE, CHIA SEEDS, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, YEAST, CALCIUM SULFATE, ENZYME.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
SOY LECITHINConcern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for emulsification in foods.
Additional note
Emulsifier used for texture.
CANOLA OILConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are often avoided by some.
Additional note
Refined seed oil
MODIFIED CELLULOSEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Enhances texture and stability.
Additional note
Texturizer and additive.
Family watchlist
Processed thickener
ROASTED RED PEPPER CONCENTRATE (RED BELL PEPPERS, SUGAR, POTATO FLOUR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CORN OIL)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor concentrateAdditive
What this is
Flavor concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Processed for concentrated flavor.
Additional note
Includes refined elements
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MODIFIED CORN STARCHConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernStarchWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined for thickening purposes.
Additional note
Thickener
Family watchlist
Processed thickener
CALCIUM SULFATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFirming agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Firming agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Provides structure and firmness.
Additional note
Firming agent.
Family watchlist
Additive for structure
ENZYMEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEnzymeAdditive
What this is
Enzyme
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Enhances processing and production.
Additional note
Processing aid.
DEXTROSEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSugar alternativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sugar alternative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Refined sugar used as an additive.
Additional note
Refined sugar form.
Family watchlist
Refined sugar
HUMMUS (CHICKPEAS, WATER, TAHINI PASTE [SESAME SEEDS], CANOLA OIL, CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE, SEA SALT, VINEGAR, GARLIC)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernMixed ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Mixed ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Canola oil is a refined seed oil.
Additional note
Contains canola oil.
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Enrichment and refining are processing concerns.
Additional note
Standard enriched flour.
MULTIGRAIN FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, RYE FLOUR, SPELT FLOUR, BARLEY FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, QUINOA FLOUR, AMARANTH FLOUR)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernMixed grains
What this is
Mixed grains
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Natural refinement of grains
Additional note
Alternative mixed flours
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning.
YEASTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common in baking.
Additional note
Leavening agent.
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWater
What this is
Water
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common food base
RED BELL PEPPERSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernVegetable
What this is
Vegetable
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple and recognizable
Additional note
Recognizable whole food
CHIA SEEDSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seeds
What this is
Whole seeds
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, natural ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable seed ingredient.
This score is not a medical safety rating and reflects ingredient simplicity and processing. 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.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia", "chickpea", "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic 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 "chia", "tahini". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia", "chickpea", "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia", "chickpea", "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia", "chickpea", "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "chickpea", "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "chickpea", "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "chickpea", "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "rye", "spelt". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Canola oil)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Canola oil)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Canola oil)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "garlic", "chickpea", "hummus". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "chia", "tahini". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Great Value Red Pepper Savory Pastries With Red Pepper Flavored Chickpea Filling Hummus Bites, Red Pepper highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?
Great Value Red Pepper Savory Pastries With Red Pepper Flavored Chickpea Filling Hummus Bites, Red Pepper shows about 2.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Red Pepper Savory Pastries With Red Pepper Flavored Chickpea Filling Hummus Bites, Red Pepper: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains chickpeas and tahini; Includes whole grain flour; Low saturated fat.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Contains canola oil; Uses enriched flour; Has added sugar.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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.
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