If you’ve had hummus, you’ve had tahini. But most people don’t realize what a quiet hero it really is. Tahini is more than just a hummus ingredient. It’s a bold, silky sesame paste packed with flavor, nutrients, and hundreds of years of history.
At Lebanese Queen Tahini, we make ours the old way: stone-ground in Michigan using premium sesame seeds. Nothing else. No fillers, no oils, no shortcuts.
So What Is Tahini, Exactly?
Tahini is made from sesame seeds that are hulled, roasted, and ground until they turn into a creamy, pourable paste. That’s it. No sugar, no dairy, no stabilizers. Just seeds and traditional technique.
The taste is nutty, earthy, and just slightly bitter. Think peanut butter without the sweetness but with way more depth and complexity.
Is Tahini Good for You?
Yes. Real tahini is packed with nutrients and healthy fats. It’s a natural source of:
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Healthy fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils
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Plant-based protein
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Key minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc
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Antioxidants like sesamin and sesamol
It’s vegan, gluten-free, and keto-friendly. Ours has a two-year shelf life with no preservatives or additives.
How to Use Tahini (Besides Hummus)
Most people know tahini from hummus, but it can do so much more. Try it in:
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Tahini sauce: Blend with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and a little water for a creamy drizzle over meats, falafel, or vegetables
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Salad dressings: Swap out your bottled dressing for a homemade tahini vinaigrette
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Baking: Use it like peanut butter in cookies, brownies, or banana bread
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Breakfast: Stir it into oatmeal or spread on toast with honey or date syrup
Is All Tahini the Same?
Not even close. Some tahini is gritty, bitter, or thinned out with oils and fillers. The quality of the sesame seeds, how they’re roasted, and how they’re ground all make a huge difference.
Lebanese Queen Tahini is made with top-grade sesame seeds, roasted gently, and stone-ground in small batches for a smooth texture and deep flavor. It’s the tahini you remember from home if you grew up in the Middle East. And if you didn’t, it’s the one you’ve been missing.
The Bottom Line
Tahini isn’t just for hummus. It’s a nutrient-dense pantry essential with rich flavor and endless uses. But not all tahini is created equal.
If you want the real stuff, try Lebanese Queen Tahini. Made in Michigan using nothing but the best sesame seeds and traditional techniques.