Highlights
Removing the hull gives these raw, natural sesame seeds an even look and smooth texture. The flavor is nutty and rich in oil. White hulled sesame seeds can be used to make homemade tahini paste. Try using them as a garnish on salads, baked goods,
Overview
Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds that grow in pods on the Sesamum indicum plant. Unhulled seeds have the outer, edible husk intact, while hulled seeds come without the husk. The sesame seed turns out to be the oldest seed oil source, first cultivated by man around 5000 years ago. It's called the queen of oil seeds. The seeds vary in color from tan to Black depending on their type and preparation, native to India.

Preparation Information Lemon-Tahini Salad Dressing ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tsp honey 1 small clove of garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Whisk together and serve with greens or drizzle over cooked or raw vegetables like green beans and broccoli.
Nutritional Facts Serving Size 100g Amount Per Serving Calories 573 % Daily Value Total Fat 50g 76% Saturated Fat 7g 35% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 11mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 23g 7% Dietary Fiber 12g 48% Sugar 0.3g Protein 18g 36% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 97% Iron 81% Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories.
Benefits:
Sesame seeds contain lignans and phytosterols, which are plant compounds that can help lower cholesterol. Antioxidants are important to your health because they protect your body against various diseases by slowing down damage to cells. An ancient practice called oil pulling is shown to improve your oral hygiene and health when practiced regularly and correctly. Sesame oil is one of the most common oils used in this practice, which involves swishing a tablespoon of oil around your mouth when you wake up in the morning.