Israeli Spreads and Condiments, in Plain English

טחינה גולמית means concentrated tahini paste before dilution and seasoning. גולמית does not mean that the sesame was unroasted, and current products with that name can use roasted sesame.

No. עמבה is a sour, pungent pickled-mango condiment strongly flavored with fenugreek and turmeric, and amba is tangier and less sweet than the mango chutney many English speakers know.

Green schug typically uses green hot peppers and coriander. Red schug traditionally uses red, often dried, hot peppers, while brown schug adds tomato to green schug. Color alone does not determine heat or oil content.

Sesame is included in kitniyot practice for many Ashkenazim. Check the current package for כשר לפסח and, where relevant, לאוכלי קטניות instead of assuming that a year-round tahini, amba or schug product qualifies.

Yes. The 21 October 2026 notice covered all marketed sizes of טחינה אלזעים, also labelled טחינה של פעם, with production dates through 1 October 2026 and expiry dates through 1 October 2027. The 27 November 2025 notice covered specified raw-tahini products and brands, including Al Amir, Ta'aman, Rami Levy, HaNasich, Kapri and Gargir HaZahav, with expiry dates from 13 July 2027 through 6 November 2027. The 8 February 2026 notice covered the Panda 45 g pistachio-halva bar, batches 364 and 365, with best-before 30 August 2026.