Tehineh

Pastes made from ground, dehulled, dry-roasted sesame seeds — better known internationally as tahini. Tehineh is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisines, forming the base of hummus, baba ghanoush, halva, and dressings, contributing rich nutty flavour and creamy texture from sesame oil released during grinding. Nutritionally it provides unsaturated fats, protein, calcium, and lignan antioxidants, though it is energy-dense. Quality manufacture requires uniform roasting for flavour, fine grinding for smoothness, and control of oil separation during storage. Sesame is a regulated allergen in many countries, so tehineh products must carry clear allergen labelling.