Today’s Dietician: Healthful Fats: Spotlight on Tahini

By Michelle Dudash, RDN
Vol. 25 No. 1 P. 12

With the ongoing popularity of plant-based foods and consumers’ desires for global flavors, it’s no surprise that tahini (tahina in Arabic) is trending hot. If clients aren’t familiar with tahini, it’s possible they’ve enjoyed it in hummus, a main ingredient of the bean-based dip, or drizzled over a gyro.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the global tahini market, but it’s expected to bounce back due to the popularity of nut and seed butters and spreads.1

As a paste made of ground sesame seeds, tahini offers a wealth of nutritional benefits, including healthful fats. Clients can incorporate tahini into their diets in a variety of ways while adding flavor and mouth feel to everything from salad dressings to cookies.

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