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Best hummus, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Erin Clarke, Susan Choung, Alexandra Foster, April Benshosan and 5 more. Recommendations come from simplyrecipes.com, thekitchn.com, huffpost.com and eatthis.com and 2 other sources.

International Pantry · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Ithaca Classic Hummus

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    Simply Recipes’ four food pros agreed: it’s “much more vibrant and fresh than you’d expect from a packaged hummus … with a short, simple ingredient list” (Clarke). The Kitchn’s blind tasting winner, “the platonic ideal of hummus.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
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    Sabra Classic Hummus

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    “My first pick has always been Sabra hummus” (Kenney). Owens: “I love how creamy the texture is and how consistent it is.” Dennis Littley calls it “a reliable balance of chickpeas, tahini, and lemon that’s hard to beat.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: huffpost.com ↗
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    Zahav Restaurant Recipe Hummus

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    Michael Solomonov’s Israeli-style Zahav recipe in a tub, with far more Soom tahini and no added oil. LaBan called it “perhaps the best hummus I’ve ever tasted from supermarket shelves,” and Serious Eats’ blind test named it the pick for cumin lovers. Sold at Whole Foods and Target.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: inquirer.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best hummus, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Ithaca Classic Hummus, chosen by Erin Clarke (Well Plated); Susan Choung; Alexandra Foster; April Benshosan. Simply Recipes’ four food pros agreed: it’s “much more vibrant and fresh than you’d expect from a packaged hummus … with a short, simple ingredient list” (Clarke). The Kitchn’s blind tasting winner, “the platonic ideal of hummus.” Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
What are the other top picks for hummus?
No. 2 is Sabra Classic Hummus, chosen by Matthew Kenney (plant-based chef); Beau Owens (The Lazy Goat); Norah Clark (chef). No. 3 is Zahav Restaurant Recipe Hummus, chosen by Craig LaBan (Philadelphia Inquirer critic). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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