"Hunt found the roasted red pepper hummus to have a level of sweetness that seemed to surpass what one expects from just the caramelization of the peppers, stating that it tasted plainly sugary. The flavor of the roasted peppers was present, but it was not enough to counterbalance the underlying sweetness. The other black mark against this variety for Hunt was a lack of versatility."
"In her analysis of the various hummus flavors available at Trader Joe's, Hunt did acknowledge that the roasted red pepper variety had a committed fan base, and it does appear to be a flagship product that has been on the chain's shelves for many years, though it has undergone changes over that time. Notably, these changes include plain old sugar joining the ingredient list."
Trader Joe's offers multiple hummus varieties and eight were ranked. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus ranked last due to pronounced sweetness and limited versatility. The hummus tastes sweeter than expected from pepper caramelization and registers as plainly sugary. Roasted pepper flavor exists but does not balance the underlying sweetness. The product has a committed fan base and has been sold at the chain for many years. Recipe changes over time added plain sugar to the ingredient list. The variety may appeal to those who prefer sweet, punchy hummus but offers fewer pairing options.
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