Tahini paste

Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It mainly provides fat and protein, along with minerals including calcium, magnesium and iron. The tahini paste described here provides 2508 kJ of energy, 59g of fat, 19g of protein and 680mg of calcium per 100g.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Tahini has a high fat content, so the amount eaten is relevant for people watching their energy intake. It also contains some saturated fat. As a sesame product, it is not suitable for people with a sesame allergy. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.