Hummus or houmous, is a food dip or spread that includes chickpeas, sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. "Hummus" is Arabic for "chickpeas". It is popular in the West Asia (Middle East) , Turkey, and North Africa. It is high in different types of nutrients, for instance protein, iron, vitamin C and B6, and dietary fiber. Hummus is often eaten with pita. When hummus is served with bread the proteins of the hummus and of the bread go well together, creating a delicious taste. Hummus originally came from Egypt, it has become popular in Middle East and many other countries. It is considered a "health" food.