General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Tahini for babies

When and how to serve tahini at every stage of starting solids.

Introduce from: 6–9 months
Safety notes: Common allergen: Sesame

How to prepare tahini by age

6–9 months
Thin with water or mix into foods.
9–12 months
Can use in dressings or sauces.
12 months+
Any preparation.

Common allergen

Contains sesame , one of the 9 common food allergens.

Sesame is a top allergen.

First time with sesame: Offer smooth tahini (sesame paste) thinned or stirred into yogurt or hummus.

If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Nutrition highlights

Calcium rich
Protein rich
Healthy fats

Serving ideas

In hummus
Tahini sauce
On toast
In dressing

Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.

Choosing and storing

Storage: Store at room temperature. Stir if separated.

Recipes with tahini

Snacks Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 9–12m · 12m+ · 25 min Contains: Sesame

Sources

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