Is hummus considered a starch? Unpacking the nutritional profile
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According to data from the USDA, chickpeas—the primary ingredient in hummus—contain a significant amount of resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that resists digestion. However, categorizing hummus solely as a starch is inaccurate, as its balanced nutritional profile includes a mix of macronutrients.
