Tahini is a paste made from ground, hulled sesame seeds used in North African, Greek, Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine. East Asian sesame paste is typically made of unshelled seeds. Tahini is served as a dip on its own or as a major component of hummus, baba ghanoush and halva.
Dastony uses an ancient method known as stone-grinding in creating the world’s finest organic nut and seed butters. Originally used for turning olive into luscious and delicious olive oil, stone-grinding applies pressure with powerful, perfectly smooth granite wheels. Although “old world” in its approach, it is revolutionary in terms of preserving nutrients and flavor. Only the finest organic raw sesame seeds are used in every handcrafted batch to create a gourmet and silky smooth nut butter. Attention to artisan methods is something we at Dastony take great pride in.
Creamy puree of sesame seeds. No additives. All natural. Tahini is an all natural creamy puree of sesame seeds that has a light nut-like flavor. Because it contains no emulsifiers or thickeners it may separate. Made in U.S.A.
Baron’s Tahini is a ground paste made from sesame seeds. Tahini is the second most important ingredient in hummus, right after the chickpeas, and a major component of other Middle Eastern foods. Additionally, Tahini is used as a base for Tahini sauce. Tahini sauce is a popular condiment for meat, vegetables and salads. Tahini sauce is very simple and easy to make. Typically, the dressing is made by thinning Tahini with ingredients such as lemon juice or water, and ingredients such as dill, pepper, or other herbs may be added for flavor. The health benefits of sesame seeds include high amount of proteins, essential vitamins and minerals, omega-6 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. Additionally, sesame seeds are very rich in minerals, including high amounts per serving of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, zinc, and copper.
