Tahini -- favorite brand or do you just buy... (608 views)

I usually buy whatever is available. Not so many choices in NE OH. My last tahini buy was Joyve in the can, but it was the first time I had ever seen the brand. I see the Kronos brand a lot around here. I try to keep an eye out for tahini at a good price when I think I will need some. Although--haha--the other day I spotted some tahini for a good price. Picked up the can, read it, bought it. Got it home: it was hummus in a can, not tahini! Thought about taking it back, but decided to just give it a try. Still haven't done that yet though!

I also buy the Joyve in a can. I have tried quite a few brands over the years and I always come back to that one. Not only is it usually the cheapest one on the shelf, I like it the best. Whole Foods 365 brand is not bad either. I have not tried TJ's brand yet, but it is organic and in glass jar plus reasonably priced. Applecrisp, once I open a can and stir it up, I will put it in the freezer after I use it until the next time that I need it. You don't even need to thaw completely to use it and it does thaw fast anyway. I sometimes take it right out of the freezer, let it sit on the counter 30 min. or so until it is soft enough to scoop out. Then measure what I will be using, put it in a bowl, and toss it right back in the freezer. This has always worked well for me. I just took my can out of the freezer and put in fridge today since I am making Roasted cauliflower with chickpeas and lemon tahini yogurt sauce this weekend. Also may make some hummus since I have it out.

Karen

Karen -- Who knew. I've never heard of freezing tahini before. Thanks so much for the tips -- good to know! I've wondered approx how long they suggest keeping tahini open in the fridge but never found any info (I checked the Joyve website and it is under construction), so no info there. I keep it in the fridge a long time, and hasn't gone bad yet (I read before that you'll know it, if it does).

Wallycat -- After reading the rave reviews, I want to try that now! I'm intrigued if it is as good as it sounds. The reviews say it is so good, no need to worry about getting thru the two pack. Ha.

I took a look at their website for the Soom tahini and there are a few places near me that sell it, one place just a short walk from my apartment. And I did a quick online search and a few places sell just one jar online (and not a bad price, but then have to figure out shipping or add to the order).

I might need to do a tahini taste test.

Thanks for the posts/info everyone!

I *love* the Soom brand - it lasts a long time, and I like that it's shelf stable so doesn't get separated like the Joyve brand.

That's good to know. I hate trying to stir the Joyve stuff. I think I'll buy the Soom brand and check it out.

I'm so glad I mentioned it and that it is yummy! On my to-buy list, for sure!