What Is Sesame?

Whole sesame seeds are simply unhulled, raw seeds that have been dried. Unhulled sesame seeds are the more nutritious variety and have a more intense, tangy, nutty taste. Sesame seeds can be sprinkled raw over salads, are an important ingredient in sushi, and taste good in breakfast cereals like Muesli.

Culinary Use

Sesame seeds are sprinkled over foods to add colour and flavour, and are used in spice mixes, from shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) and furikake (“sprinkles” to top a bowl of plain rice) to dukkah in Egyptian cooking. They are also used in larger quantities to make a delicious, intense paste used in East Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. And they make a delicious confection – halvah – where ground sesame seeds are cooked with sugar and (sometimes) flavourings such as nuts, chocolate and spices.

Health Benefits

•   Good source of fibre
•    Rich in Antioxidants
•    Lowers Blood Sugar Level
•    Boosts Immunity
•    Fights Inflammations
•    Improves Bone Health

Nutrition Value

100g of Sesame contains:

• Calories: 573
• Total Fat: 50g
• Sodium: 11mg
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Protein: 18g

Forms Available

• Powder
• Seeds