# Tahini

**Sesame seed paste, the base of hummus.**

Tahini is a purée of sesame seeds. Bitter and silky, it gives hummus its texture and thins out with lemon into a sauce. It keeps for months in the pantry.

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## See also

- https://mezze-app.com/ingredients/tahini
- https://mezze-app.com/ingredients/pita-bread

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Definition from the [Mezze glossary](https://mezze-app.com/glossary).