Hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern spread made from chickpeas and sesame paste (tahini). This version from Varmuža is flavoured with roasted onion (~13 %), which adds a subtly sweet and slightly caramelised onion aroma.

🧾 Ingredients and allergens

Main ingredients:

• Cooked chickpeas (~47 %)

• Sautéed onion (~13 %) (onion, rapeseed oil)

• Rapeseed oil

• Tahini (sesame paste)

• Drinking water

• Lemon juice, sugar, spirit vinegar

• Spice mix (garlic, paprika, onion)

• Preservative: potassium sorbate

Allergens:
✔️ Sesame – sesame seeds and products made from them (tahini).
⚠️ Other allergens may also be present depending on production conditions – always check the label.

📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g) (approximate figures based on packaging)

• Energy: ~1076 kJ / 259 kcal

• Fat: ~18.8 g

  • of which saturated fatty acids: ~2.1 g

• Carbohydrates: ~16.8 g

  • of which sugars: ~5.3 g

• Protein: ~5.6 g

• Salt: ~1.4 g

🍽️ Taste and texture

✔️ Flavour: a delicate, creamy chickpea flavour with a distinct hint of fried onion, which adds a slightly sweet and aromatic element.
✔️ Texture: smooth and creamy with a crunchy touch from the fried onion.

🍴 Uses

This hummus is very versatile:
✔️ On bread: spread on bread, a baguette or toast.
✔️ As a dip: delicious with fresh vegetables – carrots, cucumber, peppers.
✔️ In wraps / sandwiches: add as a spread with meat, vegetables or cheese.
✔️ As part of tapas / snacks: serve with crackers, tortillas or falafel.

💡 Tip: Onion hummus goes brilliantly with olive oil and fresh herbs (e.g. parsley or coriander) for an even more distinctive flavour.