Organic light tahini (200g)

Tahini (also tahini, tahina) is a fine paste made from sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are usually roasted and then ground very finely until a creamy paste is formed. The paste is particularly widespread in oriental cuisine, but is also increasingly finding its way into the international recipe world. Most people probably know sesame as the basic ingredient in hummus.

How does tahini taste? Tahini tastes intensely nutty and slightly tart, making it perfect for savory dishes.
There are two types of paste: light and dark tahini. Light sesame puree like Vetain's is made from peeled sesame and tastes milder, while dark sesame puree is made from unpeeled sesame and tastes a little more intense (also bitter).
Before you go buy tahini, you can think about which type is right for you.

Tahini, sesame butter and sesame paste – which is which? In fact, all three terms mean exactly the same thing! So if you want to buy tahini, you can also look for tahina, sesame paste or sesame paste.

Vetain's sesame butter has 675 kcal per 100 g - but don't worry, hardly anyone snacks on 100 g of it quickly. The tahini Calories So they are not a problem, but rather an indication of the ingredients. Because sesame contains a lot Fat And this is reflected in a high calorie count. However, your sesame butter should not contain added fat!
Vetain's sesame paste is very clean - it consists of 100% sesame. So if you want to buy pure tahini, we can recommend Vetain.

But the paste is much more than fat & calories: Tahini also contains sesame paste Nutrients such as unsaturated fatty acids, magnesium, calcium, some iron and even 23 g of proteins To 100 g! Well, it might not replace yours Protein shake, but it's still a plus.

So is tahini healthy? It can definitely be part of a conscious and balanced diet and provide some nutrients such as magnesium. That's definitely a reason to buy tahini.

There are an incredible number of delicious recipes with sesame paste that make the use of tahini really versatile. These are our best recipe ideas with the puree (and really good reasons to buy tahini):

• Tahini sauce The popular falafel sauce with tahini doesn't just taste good Wraps & Co., but can also be eaten as a tahini dip with vegetable sticks, crackers or bread.
• Hummus The favorite from Arabic cuisine – so creamy, so delicious. Either classic or as paprika hummus, i.e. hummus with tahini and roasted peppers.
• Tahini dressing This dressing is a creamy alternative to the standard vinegar and oil dressing - it is particularly good with couscous salad or a spicy rocket salad. In summer, a salad with the tahini lemon dressing is THE absolute refreshment.
• In addition, dishes such as: Baba Ganoush Or Moutabal (Mutabbal, Mutabal) made with sesame butter. Want recipes?

Don't worry, you don't always have to cook elaborate recipes to use Vetain's sesame paste. We also like it as a topping on muesli or in simple vegetable stir-fries. So quickly buy tahini and start cooking!
To ensure that your dishes turn out really well, storing the sesame paste correctly is important. This is where most mistakes happen: Does tahini have to go in the fridge? No! At Vetain we recommend storing our product at room temperature, dry and out of direct sunlight.

Insider tip: If you want to cook a recipe right now but can't buy tahini right now, you can also use other mild nut butters such as tahini as a substitute Almond butter Or Cashew butter To use.

You can find many homemade tahini recipes on the internet - but is it even worth it or is it easier to buy the sesame paste? To do this, we first have to see how exactly it works: First you have to roast sesame seeds in a pan for several minutes. Then you have to puree the sesame with a little vegetable oil and salt in a high-performance blender until you have a smooth cream. Once the cream has cooled, you can use it or store it in the refrigerator for a few days. Actually not that difficult, right? The problem: You need time, high-quality ingredients and a really good mixer.

Why buy tahini?

• With a high-quality tahini paste like Vetain's, no additional oil is added - so it contains 100% sesame seeds. Ideally, the tahini ingredients should only be one ingredient: sesame.
• No extra work: With just one twist you have delicious sesame paste ready - without long roasting, pureeing and letting it cool.
• Perfect taste and creamy consistency: As a manufacturer, we have perfected our product - we only use high-quality raw materials, we know how long the sesame has to roast and our huge machines make our tahini really tender and creamy.

So if you have a lot of time and high-quality ingredients, you can easily make the paste yourself.
If you just want to have a good sesame puree in the fridge every day, you can buy tahini.

Tahini | Where to buy? Where can you buy tahini? Of course at Vetain! Here you can get 100% organic tahini delivered directly to your home. Most supermarkets now also have tahini on offer. Large drugstores, Turkish or Arabic shops and health food stores also often have tahini.