Wholemeal tahini

High value protein?
It is a food that can contribute to the total daily intake of protein, even by people who avoid the consumption of animal foods (e.g. vegetarians).
Fiber and "good" fatty acids
In addition to proteins, tahini offers the body a good amount of fiber, which is essential for the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal system, as well as good quality fatty acids. Specifically, tahini consists of approximately 50% fat, of which only 7% are saturated (bad fats that burden the cardiovascular system) and the remaining 43% is divided into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Almost 100% of the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in tahini are an ω6 fatty acid, linoleic, which is classified as an essential fatty acid. This means that the body cannot synthesize it on its own and only obtains it through the diet. According to studies, consumption of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids can reduce cholesterol levels in the body as well as the risk of heart disease and stroke. We should also emphasize that tahini does not contain any cholesterol.
Micronutrients
Regarding micronutrients, that is, vitamins, trace elements and minerals, tahini is rich in calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, ingredients that contribute to bone health and the proper functioning of the nervous and muscular system. Also, tahini has a good content of iron, potassium and zinc, which contribute to strengthening the immune system, mental well-being and reducing fatigue.
The selenium contained in tahini has a strong antioxidant effect and contributes to maintaining the good condition of the hair and nails, while finally the copper also contributes to the good functioning of the nervous system and the absorption of iron.
What you should watch out for
Due to the low content of tahini in simple sugars as well as its relatively low glycemic index, it is a food suitable for consumption by people with diabetes. On the other hand, because of its high caloric output (about 90 calories per tablespoon), we should be careful about the amount we consume, especially if we are on a weight loss program.
Tahini: Effects on health
Heart health
Tahini may contribute to good heart health due to various components. First, as mentioned earlier, tahini is rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help to both lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. In addition, tahini is rich in lignans (sesaminol and sesamin), substances that have been extensively studied in recent years for their antioxidant properties and their involvement in the good functioning of the heart.
In particular, lignans seem to help reduce cholesterol levels, protect LDL-cholesterol from oxidation and, by extension, contribute to the reduction of atherosclerotic plaque formation. Recent studies link the action of lignans to the regulation of blood pressure. Calcium and magnesium, components which are naturally contained in tahini, contribute to the regulation of blood pressure.
Bone health
Due to tahini's high content of magnesium and calcium, its consumption may contribute to healthier bones and teeth as well as reducing the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. The latter also contributes to the existence of lignans in tahini, which, after menopause and the corresponding decrease in estrogen levels in the female body, act as weak estrogens, helping to strengthen bones and protecting to a certain extent from osteoporosis.
Arthritis
Recently, a new research, this time in humans and not in experimental animals, studied the effect that the consumption of sesame seeds can have on the symptoms and especially the pain that people with knee osteoarthritis can experience. The results of the study were groundbreaking, as it showed that in the group of people who consumed sesame seeds, pain levels decreased from 9 to 3.5 points, while in the group of people under medication the levels decreased to only 7 points.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Biological product
Country Greece
Nutritional information per 100g. Energy: 2766kJ/673kcal, total fat: 60.90g of which saturated: 10.10g Carbohydrates: 10.70g of which sugars: 0.10g Edible fiber: 10.20g Protein: 24.60g, salt: 0.10g
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In our country, tahini is mainly used as a spread on bread, either alone or in combination with honey or chocolate.
In specific proportions, you can mix it with couverture chocolate, honey and orange juice and make a homemade chocolate praline, with which children, and not only, will go crazy.
It is the main ingredient of the halva that we ritually consume on Clean Monday but also during every fasting period.
Tahini can also be combined wonderfully with other flavors besides sweet, such as lemon, garlic, pepper, legumes and as a salad dressing. It is a key component of hummus, tahino soup, fasting walnut pie and many other preparations of both cooking and confectionery.
recipes
1. Hummus

Recipe: Akis Petretzikis
Ingredients for 10 servings
You can get the materials in red from our eshop. (Click on the material)
250 gr. chickpeas, uncooked
1.5 liters of water
1 tbsp salt
lemon juice, from 1-2 lemons
lemon zest, from 1 lemon
100 gr. tahini
1 tbsp ground cumin, powdered
1 pepper, freshly ground
1/2 sc. garlic, (optional)
1 tbsp paprika
150 ml olive oil
bukovo, for serving
IMPLEMENTATION
Let the chickpeas soak in a bowl of water and with 1 tbsp. pinch of salt from the night before.
The next day, strain them and rinse well.
In a pot over high heat, in which we have put 1.5 liters of water, boil the chickpeas until they are soft for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
Drain well in another bowl (keeping the water) and put them in the blender with the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and puree them with the knives until the mixture is homogeneous. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water from the boiled chickpeas.
We season with salt and pepper, taste and adjust our ingredients according to our preferences.
Sprinkle with olive oil, ground cumin and bukovo.
2. Tahino soup

Recipe: Akis Petretzikis
Ingredients for 5 servings
You can get the materials in red from our eshop. (Click on the material)
1 large carrot
1 leek, the white part of it
1 tomato without skin and seeds
1 medium onion
1/4 of a medium celery root
1 medium potato
100 gr. groats
60g tahini
zest of 1 lemon and juice of 2
Salt Pepper
Bukovo and sesame for serving (optional)
IMPLEMENTATION
Cut our vegetables and put them in a pot with about 1.5 liters of water and boil them.
When they boil well, melt them with the stick-blender and pour in the oatmeal to boil it too... about 15 to 20'
As soon as the oatmeal boils, turn off the heat and season our soup with the salt and pepper we want... Add the lemon zest... and make our tahini..
In a bowl, dissolve the tahini with the lemon and a little bit of our soup slowly...as we do with the egg-lemon...and then pour it into the pot with the soup and mix....
IF we want, burn some sesame seeds in a pan and pour on top of serving our soup...
We also throw in some bukovo IF we want...
THIS IS A SOUP THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL…. IT IS FOR THE DAYS OF LENT AND MORE OF THE M. WEEK WHICH DOES NOT EVEN EAT OIL….
Now…
1. anyone who wants can put...
2.also if you don't like oatmeal you can put some small pasta...barley, star....)
GOOD LUCK!!!
3. Tachino pies

Recipe: Akis Petretzikis
Ingredients for 6 servings
You can get the materials in red from our eshop. (Click on the material)
For the syrup
250 gr. water
200 gr. granulated sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 lemon, its peels
For the tahini pies
6 sheets of crust for Golden Dough sweets
100 gr. margarine, melted
100 gr. granulated sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon
360 gr. tahini
IMPLEMENTATION
For the syrup
Put water, sugar, cinnamon and lemon peels in a saucepan.
Transfer to medium heat and leave until it comes to a boil.
Remove from heat and let cool.
For the tahini pies
Preheat the oven to 160°C in the oven.
We spread 6 sheets on our workbench.
Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and mix.
Spread on a sheet of margarine with a brush. Spread about 1 tbsp. from the sugar-cinnamon mixture and 60 gr. tahini all over the sheet.
Roll diagonally into a roll and then roll into a snail.
We continue the same process for the remaining 5 cards.
Transfer the cakes to a baking tray, spread with margarine and sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon.
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Remove from the oven and while they are hot, spread the cold syrup with a spoon.
Leave for 5-10 minutes to absorb the syrup and serve.

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