Nutty in flavor and velvety in texture, Krinos Tahini is made from the purest ground sesame seeds. Widely used in Greek, Middle Eastern, Turkish and North African cuisine, tahini is an essential component of traditional spreads like hummus, babaganoosh ? and the basis of the confection known as ?halva.? A nutritional powerhouse, tahini is an excellent source of calcium and protein, and rich in E and B vitamins. More modern dessert recipes are calling for luxurious tahini because of its velvety texture and peanut buttery taste and many vegetarian and vegan dessert recipes now include tahini because of its exceptional nutritional value