Tahini | Overview & Interesting Facts | Chefs At Heart

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What is Tahini?

Tahini is a paste made from ground hulled sesame. It can be eaten on it’s own or when mixed with other ingredients such as hummus. It’s widely used in many eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.

Tahini has a smooth texture and rich taste. It’s a sophisticated and strong taste that some pallets could find overwhelming.

Interesting Facts*

#A natural way to add healthy fats and source of good energy into your diet – due to that diets that aim putting weight encourage the consumption of tahini
#50% of the fat are monosaturated fatty acids – these are known for their antiinflammatory properties i.e. fighting diabetes, arthritis etc
#A powerful antioxidant with antibacterial properties – sesame oil is used as a home remedy for wounds related to diabetes
#Being made from sesame, some might have an allergy or intolerance to tahini

‘* source healthline.com

Recipe Nutrition Facts | source: USDA

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size100g

Calories595

  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 54g 84%
    • Saturated Fat 8g 40%
  • Sodium 115mg 5%
  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Potassium 414mg 12%
  • Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
    • Dietary Fiber 9g 36%
    • Sugars 0.5g
  • Protein 17g 34%
  • Vitamin A 1%
  • Calcium 42%
  • Iron 50%
  • Vitamin B6 5%
  • Magnesium 23%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

‘*source USDA

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