Abstract: A shelf stable hummus food product having three ingredients; chickpeas, tahini, and spices. To keep the hummus mixture shelf stable for a longer period, it is best to isolate the Chickpeas from tahini and spices until it is ready for consumption. The three ingredients are provided in their own separate packages or bags. When required to make one, the consumer has to: rip open each packet; empty the contents completely into a container; and stir all ingredients together thoroughly until smooth. During this stirring or mixing process, the tahini mixes with the water from the chickpea puree and before the bacteria activity begins and disintegration starts, the citric acid: a) helps combining the ingredients forming a homogenous creamy and smooth paste; b) acts as an emulsifying agent to keep the tahini, water and chickpea from separating.