Product Description

Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are small seeds with a pleasant, mild nutty flavor. They are a good source of Iron and Calcium. These seeds can be ground down into a paste called 'Tahini' which is one of the main ingredients in authentic humors. The outer husks provide extra fiber.

Sesame seeds are highly nutritious and tasty. They are a a good source of essential fatty acids, high in minerals including iron, magnesium, calcium, copper and manganese, and full of antioxidants and other phytochemicals which are believed by scientists to have excellent disease-lowering properties including lower blood cholesterol. Sesame seeds are great for adding to snacks or putting on top of bread or into muesli.

Uses

Sesame seeds have numerous applications in addition to topping breads and buns, mixing into salads and stir fries and making hummus. Add sesame seeds to sushi rolls. Crust tuna or other fish with a combination of white and black sesame seeds and then sear. The Greeks use sesame seeds to make cakes and in Africa, sesame seeds are a primary ingredient in a sweet cookie. Sweet and savory Asian recipes from Japan, Korea and China often call for sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information

Typical Values            Per **0g

Energy: **3kcal

Protein: *7.*3g

Carbohydrates: *3.*5g

Fat: *9.6g

Fibre: *1.8g

Sodium: Trace