Al Agha Tahini sesame paste, 400 g jar with orange lid, labelled 100% Sesame and Made in Lebanon

Made in LebanonSince 1942

Al Agha: The Living Sesame

Tahini and halawa from Lebanon, under the sunrise mark of Al Agha.

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From seed to tahini and halawa

  1. 01 · Seed

    It begins with a seed.

    Small, pale, edged in gold. On every Al Agha tahini jar the ingredient story fits in two words: 100% sesame.

  2. 02 · Gather

    A field finds its flow.

    Scattered seeds turn toward one direction and pour toward the jar, a single stream of sesame.

    That stream becomes Al Agha Tahini: Sesame Paste, طحينة فاخرة, made in Lebanon from 100% sesame.

    • 400 g
    • 800 g
    • 18 kg
  3. 03 · Halawa

    Sesame, made sweet.

    The same seed takes a sweeter turn: Al Agha Halawa, حلاوة. Four flavours, each in a 400 g tub, made in Lebanon.

    • Plain
    • Pistachio
    • Almond
    • Chocolate
  4. 04 · Sunrise

    One sunrise, on every jar and tub.

    Tahini and Halawa share one mark. The seeds rise into the sun that crowns it: the same sunrise, and the same 1942, printed on every Al Agha jar and every Halawa tub.

    • Tahini
    • Halawa
  5. 05 · Together

    Made for the family table.

    Tahini and Halawa from Lebanon, opened, passed and shared at the table where everyone gathers.

    • Tahini
    • Halawa
  6. 05 · The mezze

    The heart of the mezze.

    Hummus, moutabal, tarator: the classics of the Lebanese table are built on tahini. Al Agha Tahini is 100% sesame, in 400 g, 800 g and 18 kg.

  7. 05 · The sweet finish

    A sweet finish, since 1942.

    Al Agha Halawa ends the meal in four flavours: Plain, Pistachio, Almond and Chocolate. The same sunrise mark, since 1942.

The mark

Two lines we can read on every pack.

One sun, one name, one year. A mark made to be remembered, and kept the same on every Al Agha jar and tub.

  1. Since 1942set beneath the sunrise of the Al Agha badge
  2. Made in Lebanonprinted on each label

What we stand for

Our values and commitments.

Five promises behind every Al Agha jar and tub.

  1. Nothing but sesame

    The Tahini label says it plainly: 100% sesame.

  2. Rooted in Lebanon

    Every Al Agha label carries the same three words: Made in Lebanon.

  3. A mark kept since 1942

    The same sunrise and the same year on every jar and every tub.

  4. Made for the table

    From a 400 g jar to an 18 kg bucket, and four Halawa flavours: a size for every kitchen.

  5. High quality

    Simple products, carefully made in Lebanon: Tahini of 100% sesame and Halawa in four flavours.

Tahini and Halawa

The Taste Behind Every Spoon.

Two Favorites, One Brand

One seed, two ways to love it: rich and savoury in the jar, sweet and gentle in the tub.

Al Agha Tahini

100% sesame, ground into a rich, golden paste. Stir it into hummus, whisk it into tarator, drizzle it over falafel.

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Al Agha Halawa

The sesame sweet, in Plain, Pistachio, Almond and Chocolate. A slice with morning tea, a spoonful after dinner.

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Why Al Agha

What makes Al Agha so good.

  1. 01

    One honest ingredient

    Al Agha Tahini is 100% sesame. Nothing else on the label.

  2. 02

    A name since 1942

    The year sits under the sunrise on every pack.

  3. 03

    Made in Lebanon

    Printed on every Al Agha label.

  4. 04

    A size for every kitchen

    Tahini in a 400 g jar, an 800 g jar and an 18 kg bucket.

  5. 05

    Sweet, too

    Halawa in Plain, Pistachio, Almond and Chocolate, each in a 400 g tub.

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The Tahini collection

Tahini, three ways.

Every size carries the same promise on its label: 100% sesame, made in Lebanon. Choose a size to read it up close.

400 g

Al Agha Tahini, 400 g jar

Al Agha Tahini sesame paste in a 400 g jar with an orange lid.

  • LabelSesame Paste · طحينة فاخرة
  • Badge100% Sesame
  • OriginMade in Lebanon
  • Net weight400 g

800 g

Al Agha Tahini, 800 g jar

Al Agha Tahini sesame paste in the taller 800 g jar with an orange lid.

  • LabelSesame Paste · طحينة فاخرة
  • Badge100% Sesame
  • OriginMade in Lebanon
  • Net weight800 g

18 kg

Al Agha Tahini, 18 kg bucket

Al Agha Tahini sesame paste in a large white 18 kg bucket with a metal carry handle.

  • LabelSesame Paste · طحينة فاخرة
  • Badge100% Sesame
  • OriginMade in Lebanon
  • Net weight18 kg

The Halawa collection

Halawa, in four flavours.

Plain, Pistachio, Almond and Chocolate, each in a 400 g tub, under the same sunrise mark.

  • Al Agha Halawa Plain, 400 g tub

    Plain 400 g

  • Al Agha Halawa Pistachio, 400 g tub

    Pistachio 400 g

  • Al Agha Halawa Almond, 400 g tub

    Almond 400 g

  • Al Agha Halawa Chocolate, 400 g tub

    Chocolate 400 g

Recipes and inspiration

Delicious Ideas with Al Agha.

Made for Your Everyday Moments

Five easy favourites from the Lebanese table, from the mezze to breakfast.

  1. Bowl of hummus topped with chickpeas, olive oil and spices, with pita bread

    Tahini

    Classic Hummus

    The mezze favourite: creamy chickpeas, bright with lemon and rich with tahini.

    • Chickpeas
    • Al Agha Tahini
    • Lemon
    • Garlic
    • Olive oil
  2. Bowl of creamy white sauce garnished with fresh herbs

    Tahini

    Tarator Sauce

    The silky sauce for falafel, shawarma and grilled fish. Whisk, taste, pour.

    • Al Agha Tahini
    • Lemon
    • Garlic
    • Water
    • Parsley
  3. Aubergine smoking on a charcoal grill

    Tahini

    Smoky Moutabal

    Charred aubergine folded into tahini for a smoky, velvety dip.

    • Aubergine
    • Lemon
    • Garlic
    • Pomegranate
  4. Tahini swirled with molasses in a wooden bowl, with bread and small dishes of molasses

    Tahini

    Dibs w Tahini

    The old Lebanese pairing: tahini swirled with grape or carob molasses, scooped up with warm bread.

    • Al Agha Tahini
    • Carob or grape molasses
    • Warm bread
  5. Sweet bars on a stone tray with honey and almonds

    Halawa

    Halawa Breakfast

    Halawa tucked into warm ka'ak or markouk, with a glass of tea. Try a different flavour each morning.

    • Al Agha Halawa
    • Ka'ak or markouk
    • Tea

On your next shop

Your basket isn’t complete until Al Agha comes home.

Next time you walk the aisle, look for the sunrise badge on the shelf: Al Agha Tahini and Halawa, for the table you share every day.

About the brand

Al Agha, in a few answers.

Questions about the Al Agha name and mark. Product questions live on each product page.

01What does Al Agha make?

Two lines: Tahini, in a 400 g jar, an 800 g jar and an 18 kg bucket; and Halawa, in four flavours (Plain, Pistachio, Almond and Chocolate), each in a 400 g tub.

02How is the name written in Arabic?

الآغا. It is printed in green at the heart of the badge, above the Latin name AL AGHA.

03What does 1942 on the badge stand for?

The badge reads "Since 1942". The year sits beneath the sunrise and the name, and appears on every Al Agha jar and tub.

04Where are Al Agha products made?

In Lebanon. "Made in Lebanon" is printed on every Al Agha label.

05How do I spot Al Agha on the shelf?

Look for the arched cream badge: an orange sunrise over الآغا in green, AL AGHA beneath it, and "Since 1942". The same mark is on the Tahini jars, the bucket and every Halawa tub.

06What is Al Agha Tahini made from?

The Tahini label says it plainly: 100% sesame.

07What is Al Agha Halawa made from?

Halawa is the traditional sesame sweet, made with tahini. Al Agha Halawa comes in four flavours: Plain, Pistachio, Almond and Chocolate. The full ingredient list for each flavour is printed on its tub.

08How does Al Agha think about quality?

By keeping things simple and saying them plainly on the label: the Tahini is 100% sesame, and every pack is made in Lebanon.

09What makes Al Agha special?

One mark, kept the same on every pack: the sunrise, the name الآغا and "Since 1942". Behind it, Tahini of 100% sesame, Halawa in four flavours, and everything made in Lebanon.

10Why does Al Agha belong at family gatherings?

Because it is made to be shared. Tahini is the base of the mezze classics, like hummus, moutabal and tarator, and Halawa ends the meal on a sweet note. Packs run from a 400 g jar for the home to an 18 kg bucket for the big occasions.

11Why is Al Agha so easy to remember?

The sunrise. The same orange sun rising over the green name sits on every jar and tub, so once it has been on your table, you will know it again on the shelf.

Tahini and Halawa · Made in Lebanon

Bring Al Agha to your table.

100% sesame Tahini and four Halawa flavours, under one sunrise since 1942.