Healthy Food Database
Sesame Seeds - white, golden, black
Black and golden sesame seeds are unhulled, white sesame being golden seeds without the outer skin. White are the most commonly used, and are often toasted to acquire a delicious nutty, crunchy taste. Black sesame seeds are used in Japanese and Chinese recipes, and golden seeds are sprinkled over breads in Turkey and the Middle East.
Category: Seed
In Season:
all year
To Buy:
Buy sesame seeds in moderate quantities as, because of their high oil content, they can develop a stale flavour if kept too long. Buy from a specialty spice shop or from good food stores with a high turnover to ensure freshness.
To Store:
Store in airtight containers away from heat, light and humidity.
Tips & Tricks:
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over ice cream and mix with mashed potato for a delicious change. Top a salad with a sprinkling of black sesame seeds.
Cooking Tips:
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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