Hummus is a type of cheese.
Cheese is a food derived from milk that is produced in a wide range of flavors , textures , and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein . Hummus ( [ ˈhʊ.məs ] , [ ˈxʊ.mʊs ] , or [ ˈhʌ.məs ] حُمُّص חומוס , full Arabic name : hummus bi tahini ) is a Levantine dip or spread made from cooked , mashed chickpeas or other beans , blended with tahini , olive oil , lemon juice , salt and garlic . Spread (food) . Common spreads include dairy spreads ( such as cheeses , creams , and butters -- although the term butter is broadly applied to many spreads ) , honey , plant-derived spreads ( such as jams , jellies , and hummus ) , yeast spreads ( such as vegemite and marmite ) , and meat-based spreads ( such as pâté ) .