WHAT IS SESAME SEEDS ?
Sesame is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum, also called benne. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods or “buns”.
SOURCE OF SESAME SEEDS
Possible sources of sesame. Baked goods like hamburger buns, breads, bagels, cookies, flatbreads. Bread crumbs, bread sticks, cereals, crackers, melba toast. Dips and patés. Dressings, gravies, marinades, salads, sauces, soups. Falafel. Flavoured rice, noodles, soups. Granola and muesli. Halvah.
GENERAL USES
They contain healthy fats like polyunsaturated fatty acids and Omega-6. They also contain fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus that helps boost energy levels." Sesame seeds are rich in magnesium that helps prevent hypertension.