Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is a major ingredient in hummus and other dishes from the Middle East. It can be purchased fresh, in cans, in jars, or dehydrated. Tahini comes in two varieties — 'hulled' and 'unhulled'. Both types are relatively high in vitamins and contain a small amount of protein. Unhulled tahini is quite bitter but has a much higher proportion of vitamins, calcium, and protein because the sesame seeds are ground whole.

Nutty-flavored paste from crushed sesame seeds. Available in most large supermarkets, as well as Middle Eastern speciality shops. Tahini seperates on standing, so stir before using.

similar to peanut butter, this paste made of sesame seeds is used frequently in Middle Eastern dishes, such as hummus.

Middle Eastern name foe sesame paste. Health food sesame butter is different and not a substitute. Chinese cuisine also employs sesame paste, also different in flavor from tahini. Use the right one for the respective recipe.

A thick paste made from ground sesame seeds mixed with sesame seed oil and of the same texture as peanut butter.

A sesame sauce.

A thick paste made of ground sesame seed. It is used in Middle Eastern dishes such as baba ghanoush and hummus.

A light creamy paste made of toasted sesame seeds and sesame oil -- almost like peanut butter. Used in many Middle Eastern dishes, it can be found in Middle Eastern delicatessens or larger supermarkets.

A paste or butter obtained from grinding sesame seeds. Used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, often to thicken hommos or other dips but also as a sweet filling in cakes and pastries.

Hulled and milled sesame seeds.

A paste of ground sesame seeds and a flavor similar to peanut butter. Recipe: Eggplant Dip - Baba Ghanoush

pronounced tah-HEE-nee]: A thick paste made of ground sesame seeds, used in the Middle Eastern cuisine to flavour dishes such as Hummus and Baba Ghanoush.

A smooth paste made from ground sesame seeds that is used in Greek and Middle Eastern dishes.

Widely used in Middle Eastern cooking, tahini is a thick paste made of ground sesame seeds.

a paste make of sesame seeds similar (sort of) to peanut butter. High in protein and iron, it is the basis of tahini dressing and a major player in hummus and baba ghanooj.

A smooth paste made from sesame seeds. Also called sesame butter. Refrigerate after opening to prevent rancidity. Joyva brand tahini is available from most grocery stores. Other brands can be found in Indian or Middle Eastern groceries.

sesame seed paste.

A high protein spread made from hulled sesame seeds ground into a paste.

is a seed butter made from ground sesame seeds. Tempeh is a traditional soyfood, made from split soybeans, water & beneficial bacteria, allowed to ferment for several hours before being formed into a patty. It is rich in protein, fiber, & minerals, & is a high source of Vitamin B12.

a smooth, nutty-flavored paste made from raw, ground sesame seeds.

Made from hulled sesame seeds, this paste has a consistency thinner than that of peanut butter. It can be found in natural foods stores and in the international-foods section of most supermarkets. Once you open a can or jar of tahini, keep it refrigerated.

A creamy paste made from sesame seeds.

a thick, smooth paste made of ground sesame seeds; a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine

A thick paste made of ground sesame seed. Popular in the Middle East in a number of specialties, including "hummus" and "babghanoush."

Tahini is a spread made from ground sesame seeds.

A thick paste or butter made from ground up sesame seeds, used as a base for sauces and dressings. Popular in Middle Eastern cooking.

a thick paste of crushed sesame seeds.

a paste made from sesame seeds used in Hummus and also in Middle Eastern sweets. Can be light or dark if toasted.

is a smooth, rich paste ground from sesame seeds. It is used in Middle Eastern cooking to enrich the flavor and texture of savory and sweet dishes. Jars and cans of tahini are found in Middle Eastern markets and well-stocked food stores.

Tahini (or "tehina"/"thina" in Arabic and Hebrew, "tahin" in Turkish, French, Dutch and Danish) is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is a major ingredient in hummus and other dishes from the Middle East. It can be purchased fresh, in cans, in jars, or dehydrated.