Krinos Sesame Seeds

Krinos Sesame Seeds (16 oz) is presented as a straightforward tahini-style sesame paste made from raw roasted ground sesame seeds and packaged for home use. You’re most likely to find it in the international or Mediterranean aisle near other Middle Eastern staples — think jars of hummus, canned chickpeas, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil — or shelved with nut butters and specialty spreads. Shoppers reach for it on trips focused on meal prep for Mediterranean-inspired dinners, weekend brunches where dressings and spreads matter, or holiday-baking missions when making halva and sesame desserts. Krinos positions itself as an ethnic specialty brand with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultural associations; its marketing leans toward authentic ingredients and pantry staples for home cooks, appealing to health-conscious consumers, vegetarians and vegans, and families exploring global flavors. The label leans on “no preservatives,” “no artificial ingredients,” “no trans fat,” and “no cholesterol” claims to create a natural, minimally processed halo — there’s no organic certification or child-focused branding, just clean, pantry-friendly messaging. In plain processing terms: the product is simply roasted and ground sesame seeds, not heavily reformulated. Sensory-wise, expect a dense, creamy to slightly grainy paste with warm toasted sesame aroma, an oily sheen, and a rich, nutty flavor; it commonly comes in a screw-top jar that requires stirring, spreading, spooning into dressings, or blending into hummus. The ritual of scooping, stirring, and thinning with lemon or water is familiar to many home cooks, making this jar a utilitarian but flavorful staple in American grocery culture.