Useful Properties Of Sesame Tahini

Sesame tahini is very tasty. It is used mainly as an additive to hummus, but its application is wide, especially in Asian cuisine.

Apart from being very tasty, tahini is also very useful. Let's find out what its composition is and the health benefits of consuming the product.

Nutritional value of sesame tahini

It would certainly not be surprising to anyone that tahini is very rich in nutrients.

15 grams of the product (1 tablespoon) contains:

• 90 calories;
• 2 grams of protein;
• 8 grams of fat;
• 3 grams of fiber;
• 1 gram of fiber;
• 13% of the daily requirement of thiamine;
• 11% of the daily requirement of vitamin B6;
• 11% of the daily requirement phosphorus;
• 11% of the daily requirement of manganese.

Tahini is a great source of phosphorus and manganese - two vital minerals that play a major role in bone health.

The content of vitamin B6 is high, which is important for energy production.

Half of the fat in tahini is monounsaturated. They have anti-inflammatory properties and are associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease.

Useful properties of sesame tahini

Tahini contains antioxidants called lignans, which protect against free radical damage, reducing the risk of disease. Free radicals are known to damage cells, cause type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

Sesame seeds, which are the main ingredient in tahini, have a powerful effect on the heart and reduce blood pressure, triglycerides and bad cholesterol.

Organic compounds in sesame, called sesamol, have a positive effect on protection against certain cancers and liver damage.

Tahini contains compounds that support brain health and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.

Sesame antioxidants help blood circulation, thus helping to nourish the brain.

How to consume tahini?

Tahini can be added to various dishes, and is often spread only on a toasted slice. You can make a sauce from it by adding olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and spices. The resulting mixture is suitable for dressing to flavor many salads and vegetables.

The use of ydndk in making various pastries (cakes and biscuits) gives them a unique taste.

How to make tahini?

To prepare tahini ourselves we need only about 300 grams of sesame seeds and 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable fat (avocado oil or olive oil).

Roast sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden and fragrant. When cooled, transfer to a blender (chopper) and grind, meanwhile pouring a thin stream of fat. Stir until the desired density is obtained.

The tahini is stored for up to 1 month in the refrigerator.

Don't worry if fat separates in the jar over time. This is perfectly normal. To restore the good consistency of the tahini, just stir it.

Contraindications to the consumption of sesame tahini

Although there are many health benefits, tahini contains large amounts of omega-6, which is typical of any type of vegetable oil.

Our body needs omega-6 fatty acids, but they must be in a balanced intake with omega-3. When the former take precedence in the diet, which happens very often nowadays, the chance of chronic inflammation increases. To avoid this, it is important to strive to get enough omega-3 fatty acids.

It is possible for tahini to cause an allergic reaction, so if you have an allergy to sesame, you should not eat sesame tahini.