Ideal as a seasoning for dressings and dips.
Tahini (also called tahini) is a natural paste made from sesame seeds. Tahini is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and in the Middle East. The taste is quite strong, which makes tahini ideal as a seasoning for dressings and dips. Also check out these tasty recipes with tahini.
Kilocalories: 595 per 100 grams
Fibres: One serving of tahini contains 12.5 grams of fiber. These make you feel full and ensure good bowel movements.
Minerals: 100 grams of tahini contains about 42 percent of the recommended daily amount of calcium. Calcium is important for building and maintaining your bones and teeth. Tahini also contains 50 percent of the recommended daily amount of iron, a mineral that ensures a good metabolism and oxygen transport.
Vitamins: Tahini contains vitamin A and various B vitamins. These provide energy and a healthy heart, among other things.
There are more and more types of tahini for sale. Tahini from Lebanon or Syria is quite thin and oily in texture. Tahini from Israel is thicker and more subtle in taste.
Read also: With this recipe you can make your own tahini.
