This will be the first time I have recommended a brand specific food product on the blog (except for Navitas Naturals, one of our wonderful Sponsors/collaborators). But after eating this Sesame Tahini, I just want everyone to know about it.
The brand is Tohum (which means seed in turkish) and fittingly they use only heirloom seeds which to me is at least as important as organic (they are certified organic too!). Why are heirloom seeds so important you ask?
Well, the shortest answer I can give is that
1. Only heirloom seeds (seeds that are not hybridized and definitely not genetically modified) will grow back true to the original plant allowing the farmers to save seed (a practice that goes back to the origins of agriculture).
2. I firmly believe that the fruits of heirloom seeds are more delicious and nutritious
3. Using heirloom seeds promotes diversity. Diversity supports stability, creates beauty, and brings ‘balance’ into the eco-system.
Ok, three good reasons there. Each one can (and will?) be expanded on, but its a good start.
So, if you want to support a great company and have a delicious product (which blows away all other tahinis I have had) find out where you can buy this.
I just mixed it in a smoothie. Yum!
