With party season almost upon us, it also means that platter season will soon be in full swing. So it's time to brush up on your dip literacy.
It is actually exceptionally easy to build a relatively healthy grazing platter, filled with fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables, lean meats, beautiful cheese and of course, colourful dips. But what you see is not always to be believed.
The thing with dip is that while it may always look healthy with its bright colours and vegetable bases, closer inspection will reveal that there are vast differences in the nutritional profile of dip, with some options far healthier than others.
So, as you prepare to platter up this summer, we've made it a lot easier to dissect the great from the not-so-great, with ou our favourite dips nutritionally, and the ones to steer clear of.
The best options
Per 100g