Dave Smith > wrote:
> On 03/09/2011 6:14 PM, sf wrote:
>
>>> Finding tahini in the market can be the challenge: in with the peanut and
>>> other butters? In the organic section only? In the "Mediteranean foods"
>>> section? In different markets I've found it in the Oriental aisle, the
>>> Mexican aisle, and in with the jams and jellies. Sheesh.
>>
>> Fortunately, I can buy "bulk" tahini so I'm not at the mercy of the
>> prices they put on those jars. If I had to buy it by the jar, I'd
>> never make hummus.
>>
> I had been looking for it for some time but without luck, but a google
> search revealed that it was available at Bulk Barn. Since it was my first
> try I only bought a small container about half full. On my way home I
> stopped at a bargain grocery store and found it on an aisle where I would
> not have expected it, and they had several brands. I think it is cheaper
> to buy a jar of it. I plan to be using a lot more of it.

Do store it in the refrigerater. An unrefrigerated open container seems to
go rancid more quickly than something similar like peanut butter, at least
in my experience. It can harden up in the fridge, and require a bit of
stirring to mix it up when using, but at least it won't completely embitter
a batch of hummus because it's turned the corner into rancidness.