Terminology
Hommos vs Hummus: What's the Difference?
Hommos and hummus are commonly used English spellings for the same family of dish; the variation largely reflects transliteration from Arabic and differences in English usage.
The short answer
Hommos and hummus are commonly used English spellings for the same dish. The difference is primarily one of transliteration and English usage rather than a universal distinction between recipes.
Why are there different spellings?
Arabic is written in a different script from English. When Arabic words are written using Latin letters, there is no single universal transliteration system, so the same Arabic word can appear in several English forms.
Does spelling determine the recipe?
No. A spelling difference does not automatically indicate a different preparation. Recipes vary because of household tradition, region, ingredients and technique.
Why this site uses 'hommos'
The spelling hommos gives this site a distinctive identity while still addressing the wider language people use when searching for the dish.
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