Organic tan sesame seed hulled dry roasted and ground to a deliciously smooth more nourishing nut butter . Superb amino acid profile and healthy fats in a creamy rich paste. Tahini is the butter of the middle east a mediterranean staple and essential ingredient in making the dips hummus chickpea and baba ghanoush grilled eggplant . It is versatile in sauces salad dressings dips desserts pastries smoothies and casseroles. Tahini sauces are used on falafel fried chickpea patties meat fish vegetables and noodles. Tahini is tasty as a dip or spread and a great addition to any smoothie on pita bread toast crackers muffins and rice cakes