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Olives, Sauces & Pastes

Tahini (sesame paste)

Tahini, a creamy sesame paste with a rich flavour — the base for hummus, tahini sauce and halva, or simply spread on bread.

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Why we picked it

The same sesame paste goes into both savoury dishes and sweets: you can make hummus and tahini sauce with it, but also halva or a simple tahini-and-honey spread on bread.

About the product

Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame, with a rich, nutty flavour and a slightly bitter note. It is a staple ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking, used equally in savoury and sweet dishes.

Taste and aroma

Tasting notes

Rich and creamy, with a nutty flavour and the slight bitterness typical of sesame.

How to use it

  • Stir the tahini well before using, because the sesame oil naturally separates and rises to the surface.
  • Use it as the base for hummus, together with chickpeas, lemon and garlic.
  • Thin it with lemon juice, water and garlic for a tahini sauce to go over falafel, salads or oven-roasted vegetables.
  • Put it in halva and desserts, or spread it on bread with honey.

Storage

The sesame oil naturally separates and rises to the surface, so stir the tahini well before using; keep the jar closed, in a cool place, away from moisture.

Opened olives and sauces keep best in the fridge. Pastes (pepper, tomato, sesame) store well somewhere cool and dark — a thin layer of oil on top helps once the jar is open.

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