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Energy-dense sweet sesame-based sauce
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 tablespoon (medium) of Tahini molasses sauce (20 g) has 103 calories. That works out to 515 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.7 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 7.1 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Tahini molasses sauce combines sesame paste with molasses, commonly grape or mulberry, in a sweet, rich mixture associated with Turkish home cooking. It is smooth and thick, with tahini’s toasted, slightly earthy flavour balancing the deep sweetness of the molasses.
In Turkey it is often served at breakfast, spread on bread or eaten by dipping pieces into the bowl, and makes a satisfying partner for tea. Elsewhere, it also works as a dip or a drizzle over toast, yoghurt or porridge. Sesame gives it some protein and fibre, but it is energy-dense, so a modest spoonful can add plenty of flavour without needing a large serving.
Selected: 100 g
515
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
38.5g
· 14% DV
Protein
11.2g
· 22% DV
Fat
35.4g
· 45% DV
Fiber
5.8g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 9% · Fat 61%
Vitamins
B1
0.8mg · 67% DV
Biotin
9µg · 30% DV
B3
4.6mg · 29% DV
B6
0.5mg · 29% DV
Minerals
Copper
1mg · 111% DV
Manganese
2mg · 87% DV
Phosphorus
330mg · 47% DV
Magnesium
170mg · 40% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 515 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
13.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
16.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 131.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (131.7:1).
Tahini molasses sauce is a sweet, creamy mixture of sesame tahini and molasses, commonly eaten in Turkey. It is usually stirred together just before serving and used as a breakfast spread or topping.
Mix tahini and molasses in a bowl until smooth, adding the molasses gradually. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little warm water. Taste as you go, since different molasses vary in sweetness and intensity.
Grape molasses is a common choice for tahini molasses sauce in Turkey, though other fruit molasses can be used. The type changes the sauce’s sweetness and flavor, so start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
Tahini molasses sauce can briefly seize and thicken when water is first added. Keep whisking and add warm water a little at a time; once the mixture emulsifies, it should loosen into a smoother sauce.
Tahini molasses sauce is often spread on bread or drizzled over breakfast foods such as oatmeal and yogurt. Its rich sweetness also works as a dip for apple slices or as a topping for pancakes.
Yes, tahini molasses sauce can make a sweet, nutty salad dressing. Thin it with warm water and add lemon juice to balance the sweetness; taste before adding salt, especially if the salad already contains salty ingredients.
Not necessarily: a freshly mixed tahini molasses sauce can be kept in a clean, tightly closed container in a cool place. Refrigeration can help preserve its quality but makes it firmer, so let it warm slightly and stir before serving.
Tahini molasses sauce can replace honey or maple syrup as a topping, but it is thicker, nuttier, and more intensely flavored. It is not a one-for-one substitute in baking recipes, where its sesame oils and texture can change the result.
Tahini molasses sauce provides sesame-based fats and some minerals, but it is also a concentrated, sweet sauce. Use it as a topping or spread rather than treating it as an unlimited health food.
Yes, you can warm tahini molasses sauce gently, especially when adding it to porridge or milk. Avoid boiling it; heat can make the mixture overly thick, and stirring in a little warm water can restore a pourable texture.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.