1. Hummus has history. Some refer to hummus as an “ancient” food with a history of being consumed by important historical figures in the Middle East. According to ancient scriptures, hummus was first eaten in Egypt around the 13th century.
2. You say hummus, and I say chickpea. The word “hummus” comes from the Arabic for “chickpeas”.
3. Hummus has conquered America. The hummus industry has grown from a mere $5 million in 2002 to $725 million annually in 2016 according to numbers cited by the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council. It’s estimated that 25 percent of American homes now stock hummus in the fridge.
4. Hummus is crazy healthy. Low in saturated fat and high in fiber and protein, hummus also offers complex carbohydrates that make you feel satisfied and full. “Instead of mayonnaise or ranch dip, customers are looking for something that not only tastes good, but is healthy for them to eat,” writes Denise Hazime, author The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook (Idiot’s Guides).”more and more people are learning about the health benefits of hummus and other Mediterranean dishes.”
