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Nut & seed buttersHigh choking riskFrom 6 months

Tahini (sesame paste)

Til paste

Sesame

How to serve

Around 6 months

Thinned and stirred into purée, hummus or yogurt.

9 months

In hummus, thin spread.

12 months+

Hummus, dressings.

Good to know

  • Sesame became the 9th major US allergen in 2023 (FASTER Act). Whole seeds are a choking hazard — use paste.

Recipes with tahini (sesame paste)