Named ingredient
Is Tahini halal?
Ground sesame seed. The seed is plant. A jar that also lists emulsifier or a blended ‘tahini sauce’ still needs those rows. Unverified as a class only because no A/B page is filed — the seed is not the doubt.
Ground sesame seed. The seed is plant. A jar that also lists emulsifier or a blended ‘tahini sauce’ still needs those rows. Unverified as a class only because no A/B page is filed — the seed is not the doubt.
What the sources say
Ground sesame seed. The seed is plant. A jar that also lists emulsifier or a blended ‘tahini sauce’ still needs those rows. Unverified as a class only because no A/B page is filed
Quick facts
| Name | Tahini |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | tahina, sesame paste, sesame butter |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-17 |
Common questions
Is Tahini halal?
Tahini is classified as Insufficient evidence. Ground sesame seed. The seed is plant. A jar that also lists emulsifier or a blended ‘tahini sauce’ still needs those rows. Unverified as a class only because no A/B page is filed — the seed is not the doubt.
Is Tahini halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Tahini is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Tahini called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: tahina, sesame paste, sesame butter.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
Record ingredient-tahini · last verified 2026-09-17 · report an error