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Trader Joe's Sriracha Hummus: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-18 · Trader Joe's

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Trader Joe's sriracha hummus received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and low additive load. This hummus has a mix of wholesome ingredients and more processed elements. While garbanzo beans and tahini paste keep it grounded in whole foods, the presence of canola oil and lemon juice concentrate pull it towards a processed direction. It's best to enjoy this product occasionally, especially if you prefer simpler homemade-style options. Main considerations include processing and family watchlist. Use fresh lemon juice and olive oil in place of concentrates and refined oils.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Processing
  • Family Watchlist

Simpler options to consider

  • Use fresh lemon juice and olive oil in place of concentrates and refined oils

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Sriracha Hummus
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Dips & Salsa)
GTIN / UPC
00000000561228
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

Sriracha Hummus

Trader Joe's

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Expeller pressed canola oil raises processing and watchlist concerns.

Consider This

Lemon juice concentrate signals some processing in this hummus.

Good Substitutes

Swap with homemade hummus using fresh lemon and olive oil.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This hummus has a mix of wholesome ingredients and more processed elements. While garbanzo beans and tahini paste keep it grounded in whole foods, the presence of canola oil and lemon juice concentrate pull it towards a processed direction. It's best to enjoy this product occasionally, especially if you prefer simpler homemade-style options.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Processing
  • Family Watchlist

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL — Refined seed oil concern.

Highest concern ingredients

  • EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL (5/10) — Processed oil with family watchlist concern.

Better choice tips

  • Use fresh lemon juice and olive oil in place of concentrates and refined oils.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

COOKED GARBANZO BEANS (GARBANZO BEANS, WATER), SRIRACHA SAUCE (RED CHILI PEPPER, VINEGAR, SUGAR, GARLIC, SALT), TAHINI PASTE (GROUND SESAME SEED), EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, GRANULATED GARLIC, SEA SALT, CUMIN, WHITE PEPPER.

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

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

  1. EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined oil, potential concerns for some users.

    Additional note

    Processed oil with concerns.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil concern.

  2. LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernJuice concentrate

    What this is

    Juice concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    More processed than fresh juice.

    Additional note

    Concentrated juice signals processing.

  3. SRIRACHA SAUCE (RED CHILI PEPPER, VINEGAR, SUGAR, GARLIC, SALT)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSpicy sauce mix

    What this is

    Spicy sauce mix

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Contains sugar and vinegar, mildly processed.

    Additional note

    A common sauce mix.

  4. TAHINI PASTE (GROUND SESAME SEED)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernNut/seed paste

    What this is

    Nut/seed paste

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Recognizable, mildly processed natural food.

    Additional note

    Ground sesame seeds.

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  1. GRANULATED GARLICConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDry spice

    What this is

    Dry spice

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried and ground for convenience.

    Additional note

    Dried garlic granules.

  2. COOKED GARBANZO BEANS (GARBANZO BEANS, WATER)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable and minimally processed.

    Additional note

    Whole beans with water.

  3. SEA SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning ingredient.

    Additional note

    Standard seasoning.

  4. CUMINConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, dried seasoning.

    Additional note

    Whole spice.

  5. WHITE PEPPERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning for flavor.

    Additional note

    Simple spice addition.

This score estimates food integrity based on the ingredient list. It is not a health 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 "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". 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 "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". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL)

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL)

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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 Trader Joe's Sriracha Hummus 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?

Trader Joe's Sriracha Hummus shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Sriracha Hummus: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole garbanzo beans; Tahini adds healthy fats; Simple ingredient list.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains canola oil; Moderate sodium level.

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.

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