Hodo, a brand used by Michelin-starred chefs and home cooks alike, has launched a range of dips to take your snacks and dishes to the next level. Product developers thought beyond chickpeas, almonds and cashews to create a new dip featuring an unexpected key ingredient: creamy organic soy. Soybean ingredients form the base of the line. All three of his dips – Sambal Sweet Chili Dip, Chili Crisp Dip, and Zesty Lemon Dip – are dairy-free, nut-free, and made with premium, simple ingredients.
The dip contains strong flavors such as spicy chili peppers, earthy mushrooms, and sweet roasted garlic, and is blended with organic soy. Available at Whole Foods nationwide ($5.99 for 8 ounces), these plant-based dips are nut-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, organic and climate-friendly.
Variety details:
Chili crisp dip: An authentic flavor bomb inspired by Sichuan cuisine. Spicy aromas of shallots, chili flakes, Sichuan pepper, and shiitake mushrooms.
Sambal sweet chili dip: Our signature fiery sambal is smoky, slightly sweet and has a kick. A flavorful dip that combines chili peppers, brown onions, and tomatoes.
Tangy Lemon Dip: Creamy and bright, with a touch of sweetness and stimulation. This dip features roasted garlic and zesty citrus.
The company says organic soy is the greenest of the plant-based dips, outperforming chickpeas, almonds and cashews, which are booming in this category. Soybeans use less than one-tenth the water as almonds and provide the most usable grams of protein per acre of any crop (Bastyr University). Soybean’s ability to fix nitrogen also helps restore soil health.