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Simple Truth Garlic Hummus: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Simple Truth

Quick answer

High integrity

Simple Truth garlic hummus received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable hummus list built mostly from chickpeas, tahini, and garlic. Canola oil is the main refined input, and citric acid is a minor helper, so processing stays category-normal. It works well as an occasional-to-regular choice for most people, with canola oil the main thing to consider if you prefer olive-oil-based dips. Main considerations include canola oil is a refined seed oil and citric acid is a minor additive. Simpler options: Look for hummus made with olive oil instead of canola oil; choose versions with fewer added acidulants if you prefer a simpler label.

Food Integrity Score 88/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Canola oil is a refined seed oil
  • Citric acid is a minor additive

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for hummus made with olive oil instead of canola oil
  • Choose versions with fewer added acidulants if you prefer a simpler label

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Simple Truth Garlic Hummus
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Dips & Salsa)
GTIN / UPC
00011110194336
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

Garlic Hummus

Simple Truth

High integrity

Warning Signs

Canola oil is a refined seed oil, the main flag on an otherwise short list.

Consider This

Canola oil and citric acid are the only refined or formulation-leaning inputs; the rest reads as simple whole foods.

Good Substitutes

Make hummus at home with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a short, recognizable hummus list built mostly from chickpeas, tahini, and garlic. Canola oil is the main refined input, and citric acid is a minor helper, so processing stays category-normal. It works well as an occasional-to-regular choice for most people, with canola oil the main thing to consider if you prefer olive-oil-based dips.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Canola oil is a refined seed oil
  • Citric acid is a minor additive

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Organic canola oil — Refined seed oil

Highest concern ingredients

  • Organic canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil used as main added fat.

Better choice tips

  • Look for hummus made with olive oil instead of canola oil.
  • Choose versions with fewer added acidulants if you prefer a simpler label.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGANIC CHICKPEAS (CHICKPEAS, WATER), ORGANIC CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC SESAME TAHINI, ORGANIC GARLIC, SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID.

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

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

  1. Organic canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used as a fat source.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

  2. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acidulant that functions as a minor formulation helper.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tartness and preservation support.

  3. Organic sesame tahiniConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable ground seed ingredient.

    Additional note

    Ground sesame seed paste; minimal processing.

  4. Organic chickpeas (chickpeas, water)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole-food base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole legume with water; simple recognizable food.

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  1. Organic garlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple whole-food flavoring.

    Additional note

    Whole vegetable used for flavor.

  2. Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning, no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning salt.

This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile appears. It is not a medical safety rating or health recommendation. 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 "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 "chickpea". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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 "chickpea". 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 "chickpea". 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 (Organic canola oil)

    This product has 3 additional signals 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 (Organic canola oil)

    This product has 3 additional signals 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 Simple Truth Garlic Hummus highly processed?

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

How much fiber is in one serving?

Simple Truth Garlic Hummus shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Simple Truth Garlic Hummus: 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 and tahini provide legume and seed-based whole-food content; Short ingredient list with few additives; Fiber and plant protein per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Canola oil is a seed oil added as a prominent fat; Sodium is moderate per serving; Calorie-dense per 2 Tbsp serving.

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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