Is tahini gluten-free? Yes, it’s sesame paste

Yes. Tahini is gluten-free. It’s sesame seeds ground to a paste, sometimes with oil and salt.

What to check

• It’s a sesame allergen, not a gluten source.
• Dishes with tahini like hummus and dressings usually have no gluten ingredients; the pitta and falafel are what to check. Sesame halva is usually wheat-free, but semolina halva is made from wheat.

Keep reading

• Is hummus gluten-free?
• Is falafel gluten-free?
• Are chickpeas gluten-free?

Sources: EU Regulation 1169/2011 (Annex II: cereals containing gluten), Coeliac UK, Codex Alimentarius (gluten-free = 20 mg/kg or less). Checked 28 September 2026. We inform, we don’t diagnose: for medical questions, your doctor or dietitian has the last word.