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Q: What exactly is hummus?
A: Originating in the Mediterranean region, hummus is a blend of pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, oil, and spices. Traditionally consumed as a dish with pita bread, hummus is now also used as a tasty dip for entertaining with pita bread and veggies, and as a healthy, convenient spread for sandwiches. It’s even used in a variety of delicious recipes, so hummus is truly a versatile food. - Carlos
Q: What is Tribe's new hummus line, Tribe Origins?
A: Tribe Origins is the only nationally distributed, all natural hummus in the marketplace with a smooth and creamy style and toppings that contain all natural ingredients. You get four original flavors—Classic, Spicy Red Pepper, Tomato & Veggie, and Zesty Spice & Garlic—for a luscious eating experience that’s sure to satisfy your hummus craving. - Gitti
Q: What are the health benefits of Tribe hummus?
A: The primary ingredient in hummus is the chickpea, which is high in dietary fiber and a healthy source of folate, protein, and iron. All our hummus products are "all natural," which means they’re free of artificial preservatives and artificial flavors. Our hummus is also free of saturated or trans-fats, hydrogenated oils, stabilizers, thickeners, dairy, and cholesterol. Oh, and it's vegan-friendly and kosher-certified. (Phew, that was a mouthful!) But does that mean our hummus has to taste terrible? Not at all. Our hummus is fresh-tasting, rich, and flavorful, and a great complement to veggies, pita and crackers. Tribe hummus is the perfect food for anyone who is concerned about eating well or who is on a low cholesterol diet and doesn’t want to sacrifice great taste! We also offer Tribe Organic, our USDA-certified 100% organic hummus line for hummus lovers who eat organic. As the primary ingredient in Tribe hummus, chickpeas are a good source of fiber, including both soluble and insoluble fiber. Also, chickpeas are a good source of protein, iron, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and manganese, which are all important nutrients for overall health. The all natural tahini (made from ground sesame seeds) found in our hummus is also a source of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese. Phytosterols—a compound found in plants in our hummus—are believed to help lower cholesterol. Tribe hummus have healthful, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which can help lower the risk of heart disease by reducing total cholesterol and LDL "bad" cholesterol. - Shai