Al Arz Tahini was founded in 1992 as a small family business in Nazareth, Israel.

Assad Zaher, designed a special production method that created a tahini unequaled by any other in its fresh, natural flavor. Thus tailored to discriminating tastes, Al Arz Tahini quickly became a favorite of fine restaurants and specialty stores throughout Israel. And shortly it becomes one of the leading producing manufactory for Tahini and Halva.

 Each step in our chemical-free processing method is designed in a way that minimizes the amount of heat and friction underwent by the sesame seeds. The seeds are peeled, roasted, and cooled slowly, under the meticulous watch of our food engineers at each stage.

Using a gentle salt-water bath rather than machine arms to separate husk from seed is just one example of the innovative factory design that preserves the aroma and sweetness of the seed, making for an

It is no wonder that the most popular middle-eastern style gourmet restaurants throughout our country go to Al Arz for their Tahini!