Healthy Food Database
Sesame seed
Sesame seeds come from the sesame plant. They date back as far as 3000BC when the Assyrians used them. The plant, native to the East Indies, grows pods containing the seeds. When the pods mature they burst with a pop - hence the phrase, "Open sesame".
Sesame seeds have a nutty, slightly sweet flavour and aroma which is enhanced by toasting. The seeds come in a variety of colours, mainly cream and black.
Category: Seed
In Season:
all year
To Buy:
Because they have a high oil content, like many other seeds they can turn rancid if not stored properly. Buy sesame seeds from a shop with a high turnover of produce and buy them in small quantities.
To Store:
Unrefrigerated seeds should be kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to three months, refrigerated up to six months or frozen up to one year.
Tips & Tricks:
Always buy raw seeds and roast them yourself.
Cooking Tips:
Dry roast sesame seeds in a flat pan until they turn golden - sprinkle them on salads and stir-fries.
Nutrition per 1 Tablespoon:
Monosaturated Fat , g:
2.5
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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