Double-Roasted Turkish Tahini – Toprak Doğal Konya Bozkır Stone-Ground Sesame Paste 250g
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Double-Roasted. Stone-Ground. No Additives.
Toprak Doğal Konya Bozkır Tahini is made the way tahini has been made in the Bozkır district of Konya for generations: sesame seeds soaked overnight to loosen their skins, peeled, then roasted over a wood fire for approximately five hours — and roasted twice. That second roast is what separates çifte kavrulmuş (double-roasted) tahini from every jar of standard sesame paste on a supermarket shelf. The extended fire time drives off residual moisture, deepens the nutty character, and produces a smoother, more intensely flavored paste with a darker color than white tahini.
After roasting, the sesame seeds are cold-pressed through traditional stone mills. Stone grinding generates less heat than industrial roller mills, which means the natural oils of the sesame are preserved rather than degraded. The result is a paste that separates naturally — oil rising to the top is a sign of real, additive-free tahini, not a defect.
Ingredients and Allergen Information
Ingredient: 100% double-roasted sesame. No salt. No emulsifiers. No preservatives. No added oils.
ALLERGEN WARNING: CONTAINS SESAME. Not suitable for anyone with a sesame allergy or sensitivity.
Where It Comes From
The sesame seeds used in Bozkır-style tahini are sourced from the warm coastal lowlands of the Manavgat and Antalya regions, where the hot climate produces seeds with a higher oil content and stronger aroma. They are then brought to the Bozkır district of Konya — Turkey's most celebrated tahini-making region — where the double-roasting and stone-milling process takes place. Bozkır tahini holds geographical indication (coğrafi işaret) status in Turkey, recognizing the unique combination of regional raw materials and traditional craft that defines it.
How to Use It
The classic pairing in Turkish home kitchens is tahin-pekmez: tahini swirled together with grape molasses and eaten with fresh bread at breakfast. Beyond that, this tahini works in any application that calls for sesame paste — hummus, halva, tahini-based sauces, salad dressings, and baked goods. Its deeper, more complex flavor makes it particularly well-suited to recipes where sesame is the lead note rather than a background element.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Natural oil separation will occur — stir before use to recombine. Once opened, keep the lid tightly closed. No refrigeration required.
Net weight: 250g. Brand: Toprak Doğal. Origin: Turkey (Bozkır, Konya).
