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Sesame butter

Sesame butter is a paste of ground sesame seeds, ranging from pourable to thick and used as a spread or in sauces.

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About Sesame butter

Sesame butter is a paste made by grinding sesame seeds, usually until their oils produce a smooth or slightly coarse consistency. It is typically beige to brown, with a rich, nutty flavour that varies with seed colour and whether the seeds were toasted. It is used as a spread or incorporated into sauces and other preparations.

The term can describe products made from hulled or whole seeds, and some versions contain added oil, salt, or other ingredients. Texture may range from pourable to thick and may separate during storage. The name is not enough to establish a particular recipe or whether the seeds were toasted.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

sesame butter

English

Seeds, sesame butter, paste

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English

Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels

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Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)

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Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat)

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Sesame butter, creamy

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Sesame butter nutrition & diet

Sesame butter nutritional value

Seeds, sesame butter, paste

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
586kcal
Protein
18.1g
Carbs
24.1g
Fat
50.9g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Comparisons depend on hulled versus whole seeds, toasting, added oil or salt, and whether the product is stirred or separated.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Seeds, sesame butter, paste ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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