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Tahini

Also known as: tahini paste, sesame tahini

Low concern

Whole-food ingredient. Sesame became the 9th major food allergen in the U.S.

Found in

3,056 products

What it is

Paste made from ground hulled or unhulled sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum).

Whole-food seed paste; provides fat, protein, and flavor.

Why it's flagged

sesame allergen

What regulators actually say

"Sesame is the 9th major food allergen recognized by the United States. Effective January 1, 2023, sesame must be labeled as an allergen."

FDA — Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole-food paste; sesame allergen labeling required under FASTER Act (effective Jan 1, 2023).

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food; sesame is a declared allergen under EU 1169/2011.

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