It’s not just a dip you buy from the supermarket for a picnic, you know. Hummus deserves beatification – but how much do you know about it? Thought it was nothing more than a load of chickpeas and tahini? Take the quiz to find out whether you’re an aficionado or a total dip.
1. When did ready-to-eat hummus first appear on UK supermarket shelves?
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1960s
1980s
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2. Following on from Q.1, which supermarket was it that pioneered hummus on its shelves?
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Waitrose
Tesco
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3. What's the paste-like ingredient used to make hummus?
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Pesto
Tahini
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4. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient commonly used in hummus
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Paprika
Lemon Juice
Chillies
Tahini
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5. Where is it claimed hummus first originated from?
You’ll discover a depth to your love of hummus that you never knew you had.
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Turkey
Egypt
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6. Hummus literally means 'chickpeas', but in what language?
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Arabic
Greek
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7. People have claimed that hummus is a fantastic...
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Aphrodisiac
Hair conditioner
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8. Which of the following is hummus NOT high in?
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Fibre
Potassium
Fat
Protein
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9. Roughly how many calories are there in 100g of hummus?
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Approximately 450
Approximately 200
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10. Finally, which international superstar claimed to have a hummus addiction?
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