Product Overview
Brand: Lebanon Valley
Features:
- 100% Ground Hulled Sesame Seeds - No Preservatives or Whitening Agents
- Authentic Product of Lebanon
- Create delicious hummus, baba ghannoj, yogurt sauce, marinades, or dips!
- Gluten Free, Vegan, and Natural
Details: Tahini is a staple of the Middle Eastern culinary arts. This Lebanon Valley Tahini is some of the best tahini available on the market. The texture and taste is unmatched by its competitors. Its made from 100% ground and hulled sesame seeds.No artificial color or flavors, no cholesterol or preservatives. The natural oils will rise to the top, so make sure to mix it well before each use. This creamy, sesame paste is more versatile than you can imagine! Raw Tahini is the base for hummus, babaghanoush and halva or used alone as topping for meat and vegetables. In Israel, it is served alongside falafel, pita and schwarma, as well is in various spreads which are served as a side dish or as a garnish, usually including lemon juice, salt and garlic, and thinned with water. In Greece, Tahini is used as a spread on bread either alone or topped with honey or jam. In addition, Tahini is a wonderful base for vinaigrettes because it is a blank canvas for so many add ins, it adds a creamy consistency, and is lower in saturated fats than any other cream based dressings. Healthwise, Tahini is an excellent source of the healthy fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Tahini made from raw sesame seeds is lower in fat than Tahini made from roasted seeds. Its relatively high levels of calcium and protein make it a useful addition to vegetarian and vegan diets, as well as to raw food diets when eaten in its unroasted form. Compared to peanut butter, tahini has higher levels of fiber and calcium and lower levels of sugar and saturated fats.
