The bulk size, for households that go through tahini fast.

Santos Organics Organic Black Tahini is our own-brand unhulled tahini, stone-ground in Australia from certified organic black sesame seeds. The 1kg size is roughly three times the 350g jar, with a better cost per gram, made for people who use tahini regularly: hummus batches, salad dressings, tahini-based sauces, baking, and the daily drizzle.

Black tahini is the richer, more complex cousin of regular white tahini. Because the sesame seeds are left unhulled, the outer layer stays in the paste, giving it a deeper, almost-black colour, a stronger sesame flavour, and a higher mineral content (particularly calcium, iron, and protein). One ingredient, stone-ground, nothing else.

Why people love it

• One ingredient: certified organic unhulled black sesame seeds
• Stone-ground in Australia from organic seed (Made in Australia from imported ingredients)
• Better value per gram than the 350g jar
• Rich source of plant-based protein, calcium, iron, and fibre
• Naturally vegan, gluten free, and free from added sugar, salt, oil, or preservatives
• Shelf-stable, no refrigeration needed

How to use it

Black tahini works anywhere regular tahini does, with a deeper flavour and a much more dramatic colour. A few starting points:

• Black hummus: swap in for regular tahini and serve with a swirl of olive oil and pomegranate seeds for a striking centrepiece
• Salad dressing: whisk with lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and warm water for a quick tahini dressing
• Drizzle: straight onto roasted vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, avocado toast, or grain bowls
• Sauces and marinades: stir into miso, soy, and ginger for a Japanese-leaning dipping sauce, or into yoghurt and lemon for a Middle Eastern-style condiment
• Sweet: swirl into oats, blend into smoothies, or use in place of nut butter in brownies, cookies, and energy balls
• As a spread: on toast with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup

Storage and use

Natural oil separation is normal and a sign of real, additive-free tahini. Give the container a thorough stir before each use, or warm slightly to make stirring easier. Once opened, store in a cool dry pantry, or in the fridge if you prefer (it will thicken when chilled, just stir or warm gently to loosen).

For best results with a 1kg size: decant a working portion into a smaller jar for daily use, and keep the bulk container sealed in a cool spot to preserve the oils.

Why Santos Organics own-brand

Santos has been sourcing wholefoods for the Northern Rivers since 1978, and our own-brand range exists for the staples we wanted to make better, cleaner, and more accessible. The black tahini is stone-ground in Australia from certified organic seed, with no fillers, no added oils, and no shortcuts. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, environmental advocacy, and the Grow the Growers project.

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Ingredients

Organic unhulled black sesame seeds (100%).

Allergen advice: Contains sesame. Made on equipment that also handles tree nuts and peanuts.

Country of origin: Made in Australia from imported organic sesame seeds (South American origin).

Certification: ACO Certified Organic.

You can use Santos Organics Organic Tahini Black Unhulled to make our:

• Donut Fritters with Chocolate Black Tahini Dipping Sauce