"Unfortunately, there was nothing classic about Ithaca's Classic Hummus. Instead of a balance of savory flavors from earthy garbanzo beans and nutty tahini, all we could taste was acidity. This hummus packed an overwhelming punch of both lemon and vinegar, which is great if Ithaca marketed this tub as a flavored variety. Most classic hummus recipes contain a squeeze of lemon juice to cut through the richness of the beans and tahini, but the lemon brings a subtle acidity as opposed to a primary flavor."
"We can't fault Ithaca on the texture front, as the consistency of all hummus varieties is silky smooth and utterly spreadable. But, even a perfect consistency couldn't make up for a lip-puckering flavor profile. While we didn't find Ithaca Classic Hummus inedible, a clever yet scathing Reddit review did. A Reddit thread entitled "Ithaca Hummus, more like 'ick, the hummus'" wrote that despite being a vinegar lover,"
Thirteen store-bought hummus brands were tasted and ranked according to taste, texture, scoopability, and a balanced beans-to-tahini ratio. Classic or original hummus flavor was used to ensure consistency across samples. Ithaca Classic Hummus received the lowest rating due to an overwhelmingly acidic flavor dominated by lemon and vinegar. The texture of Ithaca hummus remained silky smooth and spreadable despite flavor issues. Classic hummus typically uses lemon for subtle acidity, not as a primary taste. A Reddit review echoed the vinegar-forward critique, describing Ithaca's flavor as predominantly vinegar rather than balanced.
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