I’m new to raw (and loving it). I found tahini in a local middle eastern market. All seemed good because the label said 100% hulled sesame seeds, no additives, no preservaties. Shopping for my second jar, thought I better check with the manufacturer, who responded “Tarazi Tahini does not follow a pasteurization process, however, during the manufacturing process of Tahini (sesame seeds into paste); the sesame seeds are heated to 240 degrees.” So, now I need to know how to make my own. I do have a Vitamix (no dry container), and a food processor. For those who have made it successfully, should I be soaking the sesame seeds first? If yes, do they need to be dehydrated before going to the next step? Will it be necessary to add something wet, such as water, sesame oil, or both, to prevent it turning into a powdery substance?
