Tahini, retail
125 g · 240 g · 480 g jars
The reference line. 100% hulled roasted sesame, full specification published above.
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Tahini, Halva & Sesame Supply Programs
Tahini, sesame halva and molasses photographed close on a dark surface, with sesame seeds
Sesame tahini, sesame halva and sugarcane molasses for retail, foodservice and private label, from a 125 gram jar to an 18 kilogram pail.
Tahini is qualified on the seed and the mill before it is qualified on the jar. Hulled, roasted sesame ground with nothing added is what the Egyptian standard ES 941/2006 defines, and its moisture, ash and acidity limits are what a technical buyer checks first. Halva and molasses sit beside it because they are produced on the same sites and bought by the same importers.
At a glance
- Product selection
- Tahini | halva | molasses
- Packaging options
- Retail jar, 125 g and 240 g · Retail jar, 480 g · Pail, 9 kg and 10 kg · Pail, 18 kg · and 2 more formats
- Before quotation
- Share the product, destination, pack size and estimated quantity. Final options are confirmed for your order.
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Reference product
Sesame tahini, the reference line
The reference line of the range and the one carrying the fullest documentation, so its complete specification is published below. Halva and molasses follow their own sheets on the same production standard, confirmed for the selected program.
Technical specification
Sesame tahini, product specification
The specification for the reference line, with the reference standard recorded against each limit. Halva and molasses carry their own sheets, confirmed for the selected program.
OriginEgypt
Product and composition
| Product | Sesame tahini (tahina) |
|---|---|
| Definition | Paste obtained by grinding sesame seed after dehulling, drying and roasting |
| Ingredients | 100% sesame; no added fat, color, preservative or other additive |
| Appearance | Smooth, creamy paste, cream to pale beige |
| Taste and odor | Clean roasted sesame, free of acid, burnt, fermented or foreign notes |
| Reference standard | Egyptian Standard ES 941/2006, tahina |
Physical and chemical, per ES 941/2006
| Moisture | Not more than 2%; reference line 0.4% |
|---|---|
| Total ash | Not more than 3.5% on dry matter; reference line 2.93% |
| Acid-insoluble ash | Within 0.3% on dry matter; reference line 0.21% |
| Total fat | About 50%; reference line 55.5% |
| Protein | About 20% on dry matter; reference line 20.1% |
| Acidity, as oleic acid | Within 1.8%; reference line 1.05% |
| Peroxide value | Not more than 10 meq of active oxygen per kg of extracted oil |
| Contaminants | Aflatoxins (ES 1875-1), pesticide residues (Codex) and heavy metals (ES 2360) within the limits of the destination market; results issued per lot |
Microbiological limits
| Salmonella | Not detected in 25 g, method ISO 6579-1 |
|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | Below 10 cfu per g, method ISO 16649-2 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Below 100 cfu per g (NFSA 1/2021); reference line below 10, method ISO 6888-1 |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Not detected in 25 g, method ISO 11290-1 |
Allergen, shelf life and storage
| Allergen | Sesame. A declared allergen in the United States (FASTER Act) and in the European Union (Annex II); the label declaration is reviewed for the destination market |
|---|---|
| Shelf life | 18 months from production in the sealed pack on the reference line; lines produced to 24 months are confirmed on the program specification |
| After opening | Consume within 2 months |
| Storage | Ambient, well ventilated, away from direct sunlight and heat; protected from shock and pressure in transit |
Program terms
| Order and schedule | Minimum order, lead time and delivery schedule are defined by the nature and breakdown of each supply program - product, format, brand and destination - and confirmed with the quotation. |
|---|---|
| Incoterms and payment | Programs are executed under Incoterms® 2020 - FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP or DDP for selected destinations. Payment terms and shipment plan are confirmed with the quotation. |
Origin is confirmed for the selected program and stated on the shipping documents. Shelf life is counted from the date of production. Remaining shelf life at delivery depends on the production slot and transit for the selected program and is stated on the program sheet.
Quality & compliance
Every producing site is qualified before it enters a program: HACCP is a baseline requirement, and, where the program requires a recognized food-safety certification (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS Food or SQF, or ISO 22000 where the buyer accepts it), the program is structured around a site holding the required current certificate, with the certificate, its scope and its expiry confirmed in writing for the selected product before the first order. Sites subject to FDA food facility registration must hold a current registration; applicability and exemptions are checked for the selected program. Tahini programs additionally carry analysis against ES 941/2006 and the standard of the destination market, per lot. Batch-specific analysis, applicable certificates and export documentation are provided to qualified buyers. Compliance and quality · US import compliance and FSVP.
Documents available on request: Technical Data Sheet, certificate of analysis per lot (physico-chemical and microbiological), allergen statement, Certificate of Origin, health certificate, applicable certification documentation, and shipping and commercial documents.
Specification limits and reference-line results are shown above. Confirm the selected product specification and nutrition declaration before order and label approval. The analytical figures are not a nutrition-label panel.
Tahini and molasses
Sesame tahini and sugarcane molasses
One tahini in every size, and the molasses it is traditionally served with. The paste is the same from the 125 gram jar to the 18 kilogram pail; only the pack changes.
Tahini, foodservice and industrial
9 kg · 10 kg · 18 kg pails
The same paste in food-grade pails, for hummus lines, bakeries and repacking.
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Sugarcane molasses
190 g · 355 g · 680 g jars
Dark, thick cane molasses for retail breakfast programs and bakery use.
Inquire about this product: Sugarcane molassesMolasses follows its own specification sheet, confirmed for the selected program.
Sesame halva
Sesame halva, plain and with nuts
Halva is tahini set with sugar into a flaky block. The plain line runs in three sizes; five nut and cocoa varieties run in the 275 gram tub on the same base.
Halva, plain
130 g · 255 g · 550 g tubs
The base line. Sesame halva with no inclusions, in three retail sizes.
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Halva with pistachio
275 g tub
Whole pistachio kernels through the block.
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Halva with hazelnut
275 g tub
Whole roasted hazelnuts through the block.
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Halva with almond
275 g tub
Whole almonds through the block.
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Halva with peanut
275 g tub
Roasted peanuts through the block, the volume nut variety.
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Halva with chocolate
275 g tub
Cocoa marbled through the sesame base.
Inquire about this product: Halva with chocolateEach variety carries its own recipe sheet, with the nut content declared on the label.
The full range
Three product lines, thirteen pack sizes
Tahini, halva and molasses are bought together by the same importers and produced on the same sites, so they are quoted as one program where that suits the buyer. Pack sizes and units per case as produced today; private-label sizes are configured to the program.
Tahini3 products
100% hulled roasted sesame, ground to a smooth paste. The same paste in every size; the retail jars, polypropylene or PET, and the foodservice pails differ only in pack.
| Line | Pack sizes | Units per case |
|---|---|---|
| Tahini, retail jar | 125 g · 240 g · 480 g (4.4 · 8.5 · 16.9 oz) | 40 · 24 · 12 |
| Tahini, foodservice pail | 9 kg · 10 kg (19.8 · 22.0 lb) | Per program |
| Tahini, industrial pail | 18 kg (39.7 lb) | Per program |
Halva6 products
Sesame halva on a tahini and sugar base. The plain line runs in three sizes; each nut variety carries its own recipe sheet in the 275 g tub.
| Line | Pack sizes | Units per case |
|---|---|---|
| Halva, plain | 130 g · 255 g · 550 g (4.6 · 9.0 · 19.4 oz) | 48 · 24 · 12 |
| Halva with pistachio | 275 g (9.7 oz) | 12 |
| Halva with hazelnut | 275 g (9.7 oz) | 12 |
| Halva with almond | 275 g (9.7 oz) | 12 |
| Halva with peanut | 275 g (9.7 oz) | 12 |
| Halva with chocolate | 275 g (9.7 oz) | 12 |
Molasses1 product
Sugarcane molasses, the traditional partner to tahini on the breakfast table and a bakery ingredient in its own right.
| Line | Pack sizes | Units per case |
|---|---|---|
| Sugarcane molasses | 190 g · 355 g · 680 g (6.7 · 12.5 · 24.0 oz) | 24 · 24 · 12 |
Pack sizes and units per case are fixed on the program specification before artwork is prepared. Chocolate and other sweet spreads are assessed per requirement through the RFQ.
Request the full current rangePackaging
From a 125 gram jar to an 18 kilogram pail
Six formats across retail, foodservice and industrial use. Retail tahini ships in polypropylene or PET jars, bulk tahini in food-grade pails; halva in round tubs and molasses in jars. Every format takes private-label artwork.
Packs are shown for size and type only. The exact container, closure and artwork are confirmed in the program specification.
Retail jar, 125 g and 240 g
125 g · 240 g (4.4 · 8.5 oz)
- Channel
- Retail
- Case configuration
- 40 or 24 per case
The two shelf sizes, in a polypropylene jar with a polypropylene lid or in a PET jar, as the program requires; 40 per case for 125 g and 24 per case for 240 g.
See tahini lines: Retail jar, 125 g and 240 g →
Retail jar, 480 g
480 g (16.9 oz)
- Channel
- Retail · Foodservice
- Case configuration
- 12 per case
The family and small-kitchen size, in the same polypropylene jar or in PET.
See tahini lines: Retail jar, 480 g →
Pail, 9 kg and 10 kg
9 kg · 10 kg (19.8 · 22.0 lb)
- Channel
- Foodservice · Industrial
- Case configuration
- Per program
Food-grade pail with a sealed lid for hummus lines, bakeries and repacking.
Request a quote: Pail, 9 kg and 10 kg →
Pail, 18 kg
18 kg (39.7 lb)
- Channel
- Industrial
- Case configuration
- Per program
The industrial pail for high-volume kitchens and food manufacturing.
Request a quote: Pail, 18 kg →
Halva tub
130 g · 255 g · 275 g · 550 g (4.6 – 19.4 oz)
- Channel
- Retail
- Case configuration
- 48, 24 or 12 per case
Round tub with a lid. Plain halva in 130, 255 and 550 g; the nut and cocoa varieties in 275 g.
See halva lines: Halva tub →
Molasses jar
190 g · 355 g · 680 g (6.7 · 12.5 · 24.0 oz)
- Channel
- Retail
- Case configuration
- 24 or 12 per case
Jar with a metal cap for sugarcane molasses, 24 per case up to 355 g and 12 per case for 680 g.
See tahini lines: Molasses jar →ClosurePolypropylene jar with a polypropylene lid, or PET jar, on the retail tahini sizes; food-grade pail with a sealed lid on the bulk sizes; tubs and jars with lids on halva and molasses.
Shelf life18 months from production on the reference line, sealed, and 2 months after opening. Lines produced to 24 months are confirmed on the program specification.
StorageAmbient, well ventilated, away from direct sunlight and heat. Protected from shock and pressure in transit; no cold chain.
Allergen markingSesame declared on every label, as the United States (FASTER Act) and the European Union (Annex II) require, alongside net weight, production and expiry dates and batch code to the destination market standard.
Private label
Private-label tahini and halva programs
Product, grade, pack format, artwork and label declarations are configured under your brand, with analysis and documentation aligned to the destination market before the first shipment.
- 01
Product and grade
Tahini, halva variety or molasses selected, and the grade fixed against a retained sample.
- 02
Pack format
Jar in polypropylene or PET, tub or pail chosen for the channel, with units per case set for the pallet plan.
- 03
Artwork and declarations
Label prepared with the sesame allergen declaration, nutrition panel and ingredient list the destination market requires.
- 04
Documentation and approval
Analysis against ES 941/2006 and the destination standard, specification and labeling reviewed before the first order.
Supply execution
Supply execution, aligned before shipment
- Specification confirmationProduct, grade and target parameters confirmed for the program before booking.
- Analysis per lotChemical and microbiological results issued against the agreed specification.
- Label reviewAllergen declaration, nutrition panel and date marking reviewed for the destination market.
- Ambient shipmentAmbient route planned with protection from heat, and remaining shelf life on arrival stated on the program sheet.
- Independent inspectionIndependent pre-shipment inspection (SGS or equivalent) is arranged on request at loading.
Samples follow once a program, specification and commercial terms are agreed.
Buyer FAQ
Common questions on tahini and sesame programs
Can ALPHATRADE supply bulk and private-label tahini, and which origins are available?
ALPHATRADE supplies tahini and sesame products made in Egypt, with the sesame seed origin stated for each program, across retail and industrial formats, and contracts with you as seller. The product, grade and pack format are selected from the range on this page and written into the program specification, with analysis issued against that specification for each lot.
What pack formats are available for retail and industrial use?
The documented formats are the 125 g and 240 g retail jars, the 480 g (16.9 oz) retail jar, the 9 kg and 10 kg pails and the 18 kg (39.7 lb) pail, alongside the halva tub and the molasses jar. Closure type, case configuration and shelf life are stated per format above.
How is the allergen declaration handled?
Sesame is a declared allergen in the United States and in the European Union, so the allergen marking is part of the program specification rather than a labeling afterthought. The declaration is reviewed against the requirements of the destination market before artwork is approved, and the allergen, shelf life and storage conditions are recorded on the specification.
What has to be settled before custom tahini labels go to print?
Four things, in this order: the product and the pack format; print-ready artwork, or a brief if design support is needed; written confirmation of rights to any licensed name, logo or mark that appears on the pack; and the destination labeling review, where the ingredient and allergen declarations are checked against the requirements of the market the goods enter.
Who is responsible for FDA requirements when importing tahini into the United States?
FSVP obligations sit with the designated FSVP importer, where applicable, and producing facilities keep their own applicable FDA obligations. The Foreign Supplier Verification Program is the importer's duty under FSMA, not the supplier's, and the FSVP importer is generally the US owner or consignee at entry, which may be a different company from the customs importer of record. Prior Notice must reach the FDA before arrival, filed by the designated filer. ALPHATRADE supplies the supplier-side evidence the importer's file requires and provides the product, producing-site and shipment data the filer needs.
Questions that apply to every program, on certification, the documents that travel with each lot and United States entry, are answered on Compliance & Quality and US food import compliance.
Buyer guides
Related buyer guides
- Sourcing food from Egypt: what a buyer should verify
What to verify when buying from a new origin
- How to read a food specification sheet
What a technical data sheet must tell you
- FSVP: what you must hold on every foreign supplier
What the file must contain, and where files fail
- Labeling imported food for the United States
Label elements, dual units, allergens and origin marking