Tahini roasted seeds. Tahini's relatively high levels of calcium and protein make it a useful addition to vegetarian and vegan diets, as well as to raw food diets when eaten in its unroasted form. Compared to peanut butter, tahini has higher levels of fiber and calcium and lower levels of sugar and saturated fats. Tahini Tahini (also tahina ; , , also known as Tehina Hebrew: טחינה, Ardeh Persian: ارده), is a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame. Tahini is served as a dip on its own or as a major component of hummus, baba ghanoush, and halva. Tahini is
Fermented bean paste Fermented bean paste Fermented bean paste is a category of fermented foods typically made from ground soybeans, which are indigenous to the cuisines of East and Southeast Asia. In some cases, such as the production of "miso", other varieties of beans such as broad beans, may also be used. The pastes are usually salty and savory, but may also be spicy, and are used as a condiment to flavor foods such as stir-fries, stews, and soups. The colours of such pastes range from light tan to reddish brown and dark brown. The differences in colour are due to different production