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Special tahini from Kahramanmaraş, rich sesame flavor and creamy texture
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Kahramanmaraş tahini (15 g) has 89 calories. That works out to 595 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
89
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
2.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 13% · Fat 77%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.16 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thin) | 10 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thick) | 20 g | 119 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 298 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 595 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 595 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 140 g | 833 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 250 g | 1488 kcal |
Calculated from 595 calories per 100 g.
Kahramanmaraş tahanası is Maraş-style tarhana: a local dried preparation made from cooked wheat and yogurt, not sesame tahini. It is known for its thin, crunchy pieces, which can be eaten as a snack or cooked into soup.
You can eat Kahramanmaraş tahanası dry as a crunchy snack or soften it and cook it into soup. The dried pieces are traditionally enjoyed on their own, while the soup is served warm as a meal or starter.
Soften Kahramanmaraş tahanası in water, then simmer it while stirring until it breaks down and thickens. Add hot water gradually to control the consistency; garlic yogurt or butter flavored with dried mint makes a common topping.
Kahramanmaraş tahanası is traditionally made by combining cooked wheat with yogurt, then spreading the mixture thinly to dry outdoors. Drying turns it into crisp pieces that can be stored or rehydrated for cooking.
Kahramanmaraş tahanası has a tangy, savory flavor from the yogurt and a toasted-wheat character. When eaten dry, it is crisp and brittle; cooked in soup, it becomes soft and gives the broth a thicker texture.
Yes, Kahramanmaraş tahanası is commonly eaten without cooking as a crunchy snack. Keep it dry and sealed so it stays crisp, and discard it if it develops an unusual smell, visible mold, or dampness.
Kahramanmaraş tahanası is a regional wheat-and-yogurt tarhana often dried into thin, crisp pieces that are also eaten as a snack. Other tarhana varieties can use different ingredients and are more commonly sold as granules or powder for soup.
Store Kahramanmaraş tahanası in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Moisture softens the dried pieces, so seal the container promptly after serving and avoid storing it near steam or a cooker.
Yes, Kahramanmaraş tahanası is often eaten plain as a crisp snack rather than only used for soup. You can also crumble it over a savory dish for crunch, though the traditional ways to enjoy it are dry or cooked into soup.
Kahramanmaraş tahanası soup pairs well with bread, pickles, or a simple salad. A spoonful of garlic yogurt or dried mint warmed in butter adds a familiar Turkish-style finish without masking the soup’s tangy wheat flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.35mg · 9% DV
Vitamin K
10.65µg · 9% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Biotin
1.95µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.35mg · 39% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
94mg · 13% DV
Magnesium
52mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
62mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 89 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Kahramanmaraş tahini is a regional Turkish sesame paste, made by grinding sesame seeds into a smooth, rich spread. It has a pronounced toasted-sesame flavour and a creamy, thick texture. In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast with bread, sometimes stirred together with grape molasses, and is also used in pastries and sweets.
Like other tahini, it is energy-dense and provides plant protein and fibre, so a small spoonful adds plenty of flavour and substance. Beyond breakfast, try it whisked with lemon and water as a dressing or sauce, or blended into hummus. If you want a lighter meal, use a little at a time and loosen it with water or lemon rather than adding more paste.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 107:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (107:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.