Tahini United States, sesame tahini, along with other raw nut butters, was available by 1940 in health food stores. Tahini is made from sesame seeds that are soaked in water and then crushed to separate the bran from the kernels. The crushed seeds are soaked in salt water, causing the bran to sink. The floating kernels are skimmed off the surface, toasted, and ground to produce an oily paste. Because of tahini's high oil content, many manufacturers recommend refrigeration to prevent spoilage. This is particularly true among makers of raw, organic tahini, who will often prepare their tahini at low temperatures
Red bean paste red beans, and the white paste made of "geopipat" is called "geopipat-so" (). Red bean paste is graded according to its consistency, sweetness, and color. In Chinese cuisine, the most common types are: In Japanese cuisine and confectionary, the most common types are: In Korean cuisine and confectionery, the most common types are: Red bean paste is used in many Chinese dishes, such as: Red bean paste is used in many Japanese sweets. Red bean paste is used in various Korean snack foods and desserts, including: Red bean paste Red bean paste () or red bean jam, also called adzuki