I don't use my tahini too often, and sometimes when I open a can that's been sitting on the shelf, the oil has separated from the pastey part so much, that the pastey part is like a rock.
Is there a way to store tahini longterm without this separating happening?
Once it happens is there a way to recover it? A food processor didn't work.
Best Answer
The oil will always separate from the rest of the product. (home made or natural/bio peanut butter will behave the same way)
When that happens, just spend some time and elbow grease to mix it back together again.
if the tahini was stored in the fridge, it might take longer because everything will be harder.
Just leave it on the counter for a while until it gets to room temperature before mixing it back together.
(after googling) People suggest to keep the jar upside down and when you want to use it, just put it back straight and let it stand for a while, it will mix itself (a little bit) together again.