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- Hummus has become a staple in British diets, with spending at £170 million.
- Waitrose introduced hummus in 1987 and it is now described as the "new ketchup."
- The Office for National Statistics added hummus to the inflation basket to reflect healthier consumer habits, per Stephen Burgess.
- Ramona Hazan, a hummus producer, emphasizes its versatility beyond a dip.
- Hummus has evolved from an exotic curiosity to a key British snacking component.
