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Joyva Roasted Sesame Tahini
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Joyva Roasted Sesame Tahini

Joyva
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
6g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Joyva Roasted Sesame Tahini is a straightforward, old‑world pantry staple presented in a 15‑ounce screw‑top jar that you’d typically find in the international aisle alongside other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean ingredients — near canned chickpeas, olive oil, za'atar, and other nut or seed butters. Shoppers reach for it on grocery trips focused on healthy cooking, plant‑based eating, or when planning weekend brunches where hummus, dressings and dips are on the menu. The brand leans on a cultural association with Levantine and Jewish kitchens and is likely aimed at home cooks who want an authentic, no‑frills sesame paste — both adventurous cooks exploring new flavors and pragmatic, health‑minded shoppers. The label emphasizes simple, reassuring claims: “100% Sesame Seeds,” “All‑Natural,” and an explicit “no additives or emulsifiers” statement; there’s no kid‑targeted branding or organic seal on the supplied copy, so the product trades on a clean, traditional image rather than modern organic certification. In plain terms the product is lightly processed — sesame seeds are roasted and ground into a paste — rather than being an industrial, multi‑ingredient formulation. Sensory cues: a creamy, slightly oily paste with a toasted, nut‑like aroma and a smooth but slightly grainy mouthfeel; color ranges from pale tan to deeper brown depending on roast. Rituals around use include stirring the separated oil back into the paste, spooning into dressings, blending into hummus, or spreading on toast. In American grocery culture this tahini reads as an authentic, versatile ingredient for home cooks seeking wholesome, global flavors without complicated labels.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 14
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

100%, Sesame, Seeds..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from a single ingredient (roasted sesame seeds) and produced by roasting and grinding, it is a processed food prepared for direct consumption but contains no industrial additives, so it is not ultra‑processed. The minimal ingredient list and simple processing place it in the processed foods category rather than NOVA 1 or ultra‑processed NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Joyva Roasted Sesame Tahini

Absolutely! Joyva tahini is made from 100% sesame seeds, which means you're getting a wholesome dose of healthy fats and protein. While it’s not a magic health potion, it's a great addition to a balanced diet, especially when you're looking for something creamy and savory.

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