Question 1

is this made from ground whole seed?  please show a nutrition label.

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No.It is NOT made from ground WHOLE seed. Kevala tahini is made from ground HULLED sesame seeds.Hulled sesame seeds are no longer whole, because they have had their hull removed. A hull, or husk, is the outer shell of a seed or grain. When hulls are removed, seeds and grains become milder in flavor, but they lose a portion of their nutritional profile. Therefore, hulled sesame seeds are milder in flavor, but unhulled sesame seeds are more nutritious - just like white bread compared to whole wheat bread.Tahini can be made from either hulled or unhulled sesame seeds, although it is typically made from hulled. The seeds are then toasted or roasted (or sometimes even soaked raw), before being ground into tahini. Sesame seeds can also be different colors naturally, such as white, brown or black.Most tahini is made from roasted, hulled, white sesame seeds, like this: http://www.amazon.com/Kevala-Organic-Tahini-16-oz/dp/B004R6BJ62/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1434580230&sr=8-2&keywords=organic+tahiniFor contrast, here is an example of tahini made from raw, unhulled, black sesame seeds: http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Raw-Black-Sesame-Tahini/dp/B002JQUHE2/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1434580246&sr=8-23&keywords=organic+tahini

Question 2

Where's the origin of your black sesame? USA or other countries?

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The bag of Kevala USDA organic black sesame seeds states "grown in USA". Assuming they use their own seeds to make tahini, then grown and made in USA.

Question 3

is it mechanically hulled seeds?

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Hello Ralph, yes Kevala removes the hulls of the sesame seeds in a mechanical way, which is considered superior to other techniques like using salt water, as this way it does not add sodium in the process to the tahini. Enjoy !

Question 4

Does this plastic jar contain BPA??  it does not say it doesn't, PLUS  the glass version is almost twice the price. Thank you, stacey

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Hello online shopaholic, All plastics used by Kevala are BPA free, in this case it is a PETE #1 plastic, BPA free. Hope this info helps!

ASIN	B00D1W4KS2
ASIN	B00D1W4KS2
Allergen Information	Peanut Free
Best Sellers Rank	#30,721 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #38 in Sesame Oil
Brand Name	kevala
Color	No Color
Container Type	Jar
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (557)
Customer reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (557)
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Flavor	other
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Spread
Item Package Weight	0.66 Kilograms
Item Weight	12 Ounces
Manufacturer	Kevala
Manufacturer	Kevala
Manufacturer reference	KEV01117
Number of Items	12
Part Number	KEV01117
Product Dimensions	7.87 x 7.87 x 12.45 cm; 340.19 g
Specialty	GMO Free
UPC	816536011171
Unit Count	12.00 Ounce

Kevala Organic Black Tahini, 12oz, 154640

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