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Sesame tahini,facts

Sesame tahini raw

  • Tahini is a paste or butter made from milled sesame seeds.
  • An unprocessed and plain sesame paste with no ingredients added is known as raw tahini.
  • Tahini is a major component of classic hummus, a popular dip based on chickpeas.
  • It provides good amounts of protein and various minerals.
  • Tahini contains B vitamins such as thiamine along with minerals such as phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, iron and manganese.
  • Tahini is high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and approximately 80% of the fat in the tahini is unsaturated.
  • Tahini is full of antioxidants, including the lignan sesamin.
  • There are many nutrients in sesame seeds, but it is difficult for the human body to absorb them due to their hard outer layer. The consumption of sesame seeds in the paste form of tahini allows the body to absorb the nutrients they provide more efficiently.