white sesame seeds

White sesame is the seed of a flowering plant of the genus Sesamum. It has the highest oil content of any seed, with a nutty flavor. White sesame seeds are high in protein, iron and zinc.

Sesame seeds are added to breads, or over the top of baked goods, they are also baked into crackers or sprinkled onto a variety of foods. Popular uses of white sesame seeds also include tahini and sesame oil. The seeds need stored at 6 percent moisture or less. If the seed is too moist, it can quickly heat up and become rancid.

Weight: 1/2 cup | 2 1/2 oz | 71 g

sesame seeds

Sesame seeds has many other species, coming in a variety of colors ranging from light to dark. It has the highest oil content of any seed, with a nutty flavor. Sesame seeds are high in protein, iron and zinc.

Sesame seeds are added to breads, or over the top of baked goods, they are also baked into crackers or sprinkled onto a variety of foods. Popular uses of sesame seeds also include tahini and sesame oil. The seeds need stored at 6 percent moisture or less. If the seed is too moist, it can quickly heat up and become rancid.

Weight: 1/2 cup | 2 1/2 oz | 71 g