TAHINIS — CLOSEST TO HOMEMADE®

Information updated March 2024

Tahini is a delicious thick sauce made from ground Sesame Seeds. It is sometimes referred to as Sesame Butter.

Tahini is delicious alone or as a dip and is a fantastic accompaniment to many items such as Falafel and Salads. Try it as a substitute in PB&J or Peanut Sauce. It is also an essential ingredient in Hummus, Halva, Baba Ganoush and other Middle Eastern delights. Tahini is most commonly made with White Sesame Seeds but it can also be made with Black Sesame Seeds. The Seeds can be either raw or roasted.

Shown below, there are several Tahinis which are Closest To Homemade® with no Added Sweeteners, Salt, Oils or Chemical Preservatives.

ROASTED WHITE SESAME TAHINIS: These include Eden Foods made with Organic Hulled Roasted Sesame Seeds; Non-GMO Project verified and Organic certified Once Again Tahini made with Organic Dry Roasted Sesame Seeds; Non-GMO Project verified SoCo Artisinal Tahini made with Roasted Sesame Seeds; Non-GMO Project verified Kevala Organic Sesame Tahini made with Organic Roasted Sesame Seeds, and Soom Organic Tahini made with Organic Roasted Sesame Seeds. (Sources: Brand Web sites 3/24)

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RAW WHITE SESAME TAHINIS: These include Non-GMO Project verified Artisana Organics made with Raw Organic White Sesame Seeds; Living Tree Community Foods Alive & Organic Sesame Tahini made with Raw Organic White Sesame Seeds. (Sources: Brand Web sites 3/24)

ROASTED BLACK SESAME TAHINIS: These include Eden Foods Black Sesame Butter made with Organic Roasted Whole Sesame Seeds; Non-GMO Project verified and Organic certified Kevala Organic Black Tahini made with Organic Roasted Unhulled Black Sesame Seeds. (Sources: Brand Web sites 3/24)

Shown below, there are several Flavored Sesame Tahinis which are Closest To Homemade® with no Added Oils or Chemical Preservatives.

ROASTED FLAVORED WHITE SESAME TAHINIS: These include Seed + Mill Organic Za’atar Tahini made with Organic Hulled and Roasted Sesame Seeds + Za’atar Seasoning; Seed + Mill certified Organic Roasted Garlic Tahini made with Organic Hulled and Roasted Sesame Seeds + Garlic Powder; Non-GMO Project verified SoCo Tahini & Dates made with Roasted Sesame Seeds + Pure Medjool Date Syrup; Soom Dark Chocolate and Chocolate Tahinis made with Powdered Pure Cane Sugar + Cocoa Powder. (Sources: Brand Web sites 3/24)

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