Tahini or tahina is a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame. It is served by itself (as a dip) or as a major ingredient in hummus, baba ghanoush, and halva. Tahini is used in the cuisines of the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean, the South Caucasus, as well as parts of North Africa.

Закуска из нутового пюре, в состав которой обычно входят кунжутная паста (тахи́ни), оливковое масло, чеснок, сок лимона, паприка.

Baba ghanoush (بابا غنوج), also spelled baba ganoush or baba ghanouj, It is a typical meze ('starter') of the regional cuisine, often eaten as a dip with pita bread, and is sometimes added to other dishes.