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Dip lovers alike unite around hummus as a delicious high-protein condiment to dunk your favorite crackers or veggies in or even to add to a sandwich or wrap for extra flavor. 

Hummus is highly versatile and comes in a variety of flavors. From pesto to jalapeno to roasted red pepper hummus, it\u2019s no shock that hummus is a highly nutritious snack, appetizer, or addition to a meal.

Hummus is known for its high protein content, essential nutrients like fiber, and its healthy source of fat and carbohydrates. Getting enough protein is critical, especially when eating a plant-based diet, and hummus and chickpeas are a great way to incorporate plant-based protein sources. 

Choosing a meal or snack that\u2019s substantial in protein can satisfy your hunger faster and keep you fuller for longer. If you\u2019re an athlete or frequent the gym, protein also plays an important role in muscle recovery and growth, ad maintenance (1<\/a>, 2<\/a>).

When following a gluten-free diet, it\u2019s important to be cautious and critical of all pre-packaged foods to avoid allergic reactions or stomach discomfort caused by syndromes like IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), and hummus is no different. 

To make sure you enjoy your hummus without the worry, we\u2019ve set out to answer whether or not hummus is truly gluten-free, provide you with tips on how to gluten-free options, and show you our 9 best selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, is hummus gluten-free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hummus is traditionally made from chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans, a Mediterranean member of the legume family, as well as several key ingredients like garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and tahini \u2014 a paste derived from sesame seeds.

The great news is, chickpeas are naturally gluten-free. <\/strong>The bad news is that certain ingredients commonly added to hummus for flavor or preservation aren\u2019t always. 

While a more classic recipe of hummus like the one listed above is gluten-free, It\u2019s important to pay attention to additional add-ins that could contain gluten in flavored store-bought hummus.

In general, most hummus is gluten-free<\/strong>, however, in order to certify a hummus gluten-free before you put it in your mouth, look out for the Certified Gluten-Free label.<\/strong> 

To certify as gluten-free, brands must adhere to the Food and Drug Administration\u2019s (FDA) requirements to label their products as such.

The FDA requires a product that labels itself \u201cgluten-free\u201d must contain less than 20 mg of gluten per kilogram to certify it as such.<\/strong> Additionally, the product cannot contain wheat, barley, rye, or other grains that contain gluten (3<\/a>). 

These rules apply to all certified gluten-free labels, as well as any product that states it\u2019s gluten-free on the package (4<\/a>).

Even though a brand must meet certain requirements to be labeled gluten-free, manufacturers aren\u2019t required to state whether their product is gluten-free on the label.

Hummus without a gluten-free label may still be safe to eat on a gluten-free diet, but o ensure a  hummus is truly gluten-free, there are a few possible gluten-containing ingredients to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n