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Thanks all for the quick replies!  I got about 15-20 replies in just a
few short hours.  All of the basically said:

It is a wonderful Middle Eastern food which is mainly chick peas, olive
oil and seasonings.  Most are gluten free unless they have added a
forbidden ingredient.  They are wonderful as a dip or on rice crackers
and are a healthy alternative to cheese and other fattening hors de
oeuvres.

Thanks for the quick replies!  I don't need any more info!

JAN