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According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, a 2-tablespoon (tbsp) serving of tahini made from roasted sesame seeds and weighing 30 grams (g) contains:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- 178 calories<\/span><\/li>\n
- 16.13 g of fat<\/span><\/li>\n
- 6.36 g of carbohydrates<\/span><\/li>\n
- 2.8 g of fiber<\/span><\/li>\n
- 0.15 g of sugar<\/span><\/li>\n
- 5.1 g of protein<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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That same 2-tbsp serving provides:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- 8 percent of magnesium<\/span><\/li>\n
- 22 percent of phosphorus<\/span><\/li>\n
- 14 percent of iron<\/span><\/li>\n
- 12 percent of calcium<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>Origins of Tahini\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n <\/p>\n
History writes about the cultivation of sesame 3500 years ago in the region of the Tigris and Euphrates in Mesopotamia. It was mainly used as a source of oil.<\/span><\/p>\nFirst instances of tahini recipes can be found in an anonymous 13th-century Arabic cookbook, Kitab Wasf al-Atima al-Mutada.<\/span><\/p>\nTahini can also be sourced in sesame paste as an ingredient in some Chinese and Japanese dishes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn fact, Sichuan cuisine uses it in some recipes for dandan noodles. Sesame paste can also be found in Indian cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\nWhen it comes to North America, Tahini can be found in the markets around the 1940s, making Tahini a true globetrotter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/span>Cultural Influence of Tahini\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
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<\/span>How is Tahini Stored?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n <\/p>\n
Because of tahini’s high oil content, some manufacturers recommend refrigeration to prevent spoilage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nOthers do not recommend refrigeration, as it makes the product more viscous and more difficult to serve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSo storage of Tahini depends on the type of tahini, intended use, and duration of use. If you use tahini frequently, storing it in a cool dry place like your pantry can be effective. Higher quality long term tahini should be refrigerated.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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