Organic Whole Sesame Seeds
General Description
Sesame is an oleaginous plant from which we eat the seed.
Origin
Sesame is a plant that was domesticated a very long time ago. Its seeds were consumed in India over 7500 years ago and in China over 5000 years ago.
Nutritional Benefits
Sesame seeds are a high source of fibre and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium and iron. They also contain many vitamins such as vitamin B1, B6, B2 and B3. Sesame seeds help reduce the risk of colon cancer, to prevent constipation and to manage type 2 diabetes.
Uses
The sesame seed is an integral part of the Middle Eastern diet. Sesame butter is used to make tahini and the seed becomes a delicious addition to salads, stuffing or slightly roasted and thrown into all dishes to their enhance flavor.
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Practical Info
Sesame seeds can be kept for 10 months in a cool and dry pantry.
Origin:Ethiopia
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Did you know
In the tales of Thousand and One Nights, Ali Baba gives his famous line - "Open sesame! "With those words, the cave door opens and gives him access to the treasures accumulated by the 40 thieves. This tale makes light of the importance that this plant has played in nutrition of the human body.
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