Physical wellbeing
Good source of calcium and healthy fats.
Strong clinical evidence
Contains sesamol, studied for antioxidant properties.
Mechanism established, magnitude disputed
Mental wellbeing
The backbone of hummus and tahini dressing — a pantry essential.
Traditional use
Wellness framing here reflects traditional use and ongoing research, not medical claims.
This reflects research on standardised extracts in clinical studies of diagnosed
conditions, not a claim that cooking with this ingredient treats a mental health
condition. If you're struggling with your mood, please speak to a GP or a mental
health professional.