What we talk about when we talk about these new Cedar’s hummus flavors
The Massachusetts company just released seven flavors that could change the hummus game.
Cedar’s may spell it “hommus,’’ but we can forget about that for a second while we check out these crazy new flavors. The Mediterranean foods company, located just outside of Boston, is always adding some extra spice to the hummus shelf. Seven new hummus flavors grace local supermarket shelves this week, and we tried each one of them:
Sriracha
This has been a popular flavor for a few years now, so it makes sense that it has finally made its way to the hummus world. While this flavor may not fully encapsulate the Sriracha flavor, it hints at it without ditching the creaminess of the hummus or becoming too spicy. The spice comes with the aftertaste without being overbearing.
Everything
Just like the bagel of the same name, “Everything’’ may be a stretch when describing this hummus. But it definitely has some stuff, including poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and crushed red pepper flavors blended into the mix. It’s quite peppery, but in a pleasant way. And it very much compares to the flavor of an everything bagel — even the poppy seed flavor is distinct.
Adobo
Adobo is a seasoning that most commonly incorporates salt, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder. This hummus nails the adobo flavor with accuracy, and goes a bit further to incorporate the flavor of black beans, too. Its versatility makes it a dip that could be equally enjoyed with a tortilla chip or a pita chip.
Beet Scallion
Here’s a flavor that’s a bit more polarizing. The bitter taste of beets isn’t for everyone, but the reddish roots have attracted a dedicated following. Luckily, this hummus doesn’t yield the same bitterness and has hints of sweetness from the scallion. It smells a bit like SpaghettiOs but tastes beety enough to lure in fans and scare away haters.
Pineapple Jalapeno
Chunky hummuses don’t always appeal to the eye, but this one works because of its consistency. Little bits of jalapeno give it a fresh, organic taste with lots of spice that’s pacified by the sweetness from the pineapple. It’s an interesting mix because of the creaminess of the hummus itself, but still a winner based purely on flavor.
Balsamic Caramelized Onion
The mellow, sweet onion flavor is enough to carry this hummus, even as the balsamic flavor may not shine. It could easily be enjoyed with a potato chip in lieu of a french onion dip (and the guilt). Similar to the Pineapple Jalapeno, the flavor and consistency are an unlikely combination, but it works overall.
Garlic Kale
Perhaps the tastiest of the group, Garlic Kale appeals to both kale lovers and kale haters because nobody in their right mind is a garlic hater. It has a roasted flavor to it, almost like a sauteed vegetable, but doesn’t lose the integrity of the hummus. If anything, it’s a fresher, better-tasting version of garlic-flavored hummus.
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