I tried store-brand hummus from Costco, Wegman's, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's. I'd bike 40 minutes just to buy the winner again.

Ted BergMar 6, 2024, 23:19 IST

I compared four different brands of grocery-store hummus. Ted Berg

I tried hummus from four different grocery stores and ranked them from worst to best.
I thought Trader Joe's organic hummus had the least flavor and a mealy texture.

Hummus, a tasty dip or spread made from chickpeas, is available in almost every supermarket. Recently, I wondered which grocery store carries the tastiest version, so I bought hummus from Whole Foods, Costco, Trader Joe's, and Wegmans to find out.

I purchased the most basic version available and tasted each dip with carrots and pretzel chips. Here's how the hummus stacked up, from worst to best.

I started my comparison with Trader Joe’s organic hummus.

Out of all the brands I tried, Trader Joe's organic hummus was the lightest in color.Ted Berg

I thought Trader Joe's organic hummus was just OK.

Trader Joe's organic hummus looked creamy, but I found it to be a little mealy.Ted Berg

The Kirkland Signature organic roasted-pine-nut hummus came with a delicious-looking topping.

The Kirkland Signature organic roasted-pine-nut hummus had red peppers, garlic, and herbs on top.Ted Berg

I liked the Kirkland Signature hummus but didn't think it would be a universal crowd-pleaser.

I didn't think the Kirkland Signature hummus looked that appealing when I mixed the toppings in.Ted Berg

The 365 original hummus from Whole Foods looked pretty basic.

The 365 original hummus had a nice color to it.Ted Berg

Put simply, the 365 hummus was great.

The 365 original hummus was tasty and creamy.Ted Berg

Wegmans' hummus came with a garlic-and-chickpea topping and looked creamy.

The simplest hummus I could find at Wegmans came with a roasted-garlic-and-chickpea topping.Ted Berg

The hummus from Wegmans was my winner.

I had so many good things to say about the hummus from Wegmans.Ted Berg

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