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Tahini
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Tahini
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 680 mg |
| Protein | 18.5 g |
| Fat | 58.9 g |
| Iron | 10.6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg |
Allergen · Sesame seeds
Made from sesame seeds, one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Offer it from around six months, then keep offering it — regular exposure is what current guidance recommends, not a single try.
How to serve Tahini to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Stirred in small amounts into porridge, yoghurt or vegetable purée as one of the foods introduced one at a time from around 6 months. If allergies run in the family, check with your GP or health visitor first.
9–11 months
Mashed
Stirred through meals as a regular part of the diet once tolerated, to keep up exposure.
12–24 months
Mashed
Stirred through meals, with the family diet.
Per 100 g from CoFID (14-847). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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Tahini: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat tahini?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Stirred in small amounts into porridge, yoghurt or vegetable purée as one of the foods introduced one at a time from around 6 months. If allergies run in the family, check with your GP or health visitor first.
How do I cut and serve tahini for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): Stirred in small amounts into porridge, yoghurt or vegetable purée as one of the foods introduced one at a time from around 6 months. If allergies run in the family, check with your GP or health visitor first.
9–11 months (Mashed): Stirred through meals as a regular part of the diet once tolerated, to keep up exposure.
12–24 months (Mashed): Stirred through meals, with the family diet.
Is tahini a common allergen?
Yes. On the UK allergen list it counts as Sesame seeds.
Made from sesame seeds, one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Offer it from around six months, then keep offering it — regular exposure is what current guidance recommends, not a single try.