Sesame Seeds
Description
Sesame plants are the oldest known plant species to be grown primarily for the seeds and oils rather than their leaves, fruits or vegetables. Sesame seeds contain up to 60 percent oil and 20 percent protein, making them a high source of both essential fatty acids and amino acids. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of copper and a very good source of manganese, and they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, and dietary fibre.
Ingredients: Sesame
Nutritional Information: (Per 100gm Serve)
Energy 2780kJ
Protein 22g
Fat Total 0.9g
-saturated 0.6g
Carbohydrate 55.6g
-sugars 6.8g
Dietary Fibre 7g
Sodium 220mg
More Benefits of Sesame:
- Sesame seeds are derived from the sesame plant, which produces small pods that burst open upon reaching maturity to reveal the nutritious seed.
- Each serving of sesame seeds packs in a good amount of fibre, protein, copper, manganese and calcium, along with a range of other important vitamins and minerals.
- Some of the potential sesame seeds health benefits include better nutrient absorption, increased fat-burning, improved hormone levels, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and decreased cancer cell growth.
- Sesame seeds can be consumed as is or made into tahini or sesame oil as a nutritious and delicious dietary addition.
- Try adding sesame seeds to stir-fries, dips, dressings and salads to bring the benefits of this super seed into your diet. There are a wide range of sesame seed recipes out there, from how to toast sesame seeds to how to bring their unique flavour to stir-fries, dips, desserts and appetizers.
Reference:(Diana Herrington) https://www.care2.com/greenliving/20-health-benefits-of-sesame-you-wont-believe.html
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