Chickpea cream is usually served as a dip for vegetables or bread. Hummus consists largely of chickpeas and they contain many nutrients.

Chickpeas contain lots of fiber, iron, folic acid, vitamin C, B vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium. The paste also saturates for a long time and is suitable for people with lactose intolerance and gluten intoleranceor suffer from a nut allergy. To keep hummus healthy, like any other food, it should be consumed in moderation.