A staple in the eastern mediterranean region tahini is now more widely appreciated for its delicious taste satisfying creamy texture and high quality vegetable proteins sunita light tahini is made from dehulled sesame seeds that are carefully roasted and stoneground nothing else is added it is ideal for dips and dressings serving suggestion dipping sauce in a small mixing bowl blend 12 a cup of tahini with the juice of a lemon 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil a small clove of crushed