Kevala Organic Black Sesame Tahini

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Black Sesame Tahini

Ingredient Origin

Plant Origin

Ingredients

Black Sesame Seeds

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Nut & Seed Products

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Cholesterol-free,

Kosher,

Non-GMO,

Non-Irritant,

Organic,

Pesticide-free,

Trans fat-free

Features

• USDA Organic
• Non GMO Project Verified
• Made in a peanut-free facility
• Made with 100% Organic Black Sesame Seeds

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Convenience Foods,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition Applications

Hummus,

Spreads,

Tabletop Condiments

Properties

Flavor

Characteristic of Sesame

Odor

Characteristic of sesame

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Texture	Creamy consistency	—	—
Density (at 18°C)	1.052	gms/cc	AOCS Ce 10a.-25

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Free Fatty Acids	max. 2	%	AOCS Ca5a – 40
Peroxide Value	max. 5	Meq/kg	AOCS Cd.8-53
Moisture Content	max. 4	%	AOAC 14th ed.27.005
Ash Content	max. 6	%	ASTA No. 20 1985
Protein Content	min. 20	%	AOAC 13th ed. 3010
Oil Content	55 - 60	%	AOCS Ba 3-38
Halphen Test	Negative	—	—
Carbohydrates	min. 12	%	AOCS Ca 6c-65
Minerals	2 - 3.5	%	AOCS Ca 4-25
Crude Fiber	max. 5	%	ASTA 7 1985

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 800	cfu/g	AOAC 966.23
Mold & Yeast Count	max. 100	cfu/g	FDA BAM, 7th ed
Coliforms	max. 10	cfu/g	AOAC 991.14
Escherichia coli	max. 10	cfu/g	AOAC 991.14
Listeria Monocytogenes	Negative	—	AOAC 2004.06
Salmonella	Negative	—	AOAC 2004.03
Staphylococcus Aureus	max. 10	cfu/g	AOAC 2003.07

Nutritional Information (per 100 gm)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calories	671.9	kcal	USDA
Total Fat	59.49	g	USDA
Saturated Fat	9.47	g	USDA
Trans Fat	0	g	USDA
Cholesterol	0	mg	USDA
Sodium Content	1.3	mg	USDA
Total Carbs	17	g	USDA
Dietary Fiber	14.46	g	USDA
Total Sugars	0.32	g	USDA
Added Sugars	0	g	USDA
Protein Content	17.12	g	USDA
Vitamin D	0	IU	USDA
Calcium Content	1360	g	USDA
Iron Content	5.4	g	USDA
Potassium Content	456	mg	USDA

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher,

Non-GMO Project Verified,

Organic Certified,

USDA Organic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Pails

Food Grade Packing

• 16oz Glass Jars
• 2 Lb HDPE Plastic Pails
• 3. 5 HDPE Plastic Pails
• 8 Lb HDPE Plastic Pails
• 36 Lb HDPE Plastic Pails
• 40 Lb HDPE Plastic Pails

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Storage & Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dry place (55-80°F). Keep product away from direct sources of heat, sunlight, and other oxidizers. Properly stored, and unopened container have an expected shelf life of 24 months from date of manufacture. Oil separation in this product occurs naturally.