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White Sesame Seeds

Select Size:

$5.35

$4.50

$7.70

Medium Jar - $5.35
(Per Ounce Cost: $2.33)

1/2 Cup Bag - $4.50
Bag Size: 7" x 4.25"
(Per Ounce Cost: $1.96)

1 Cup Bag - $7.70
Bag Size: 7" x 4.25"
(Per Ounce Cost: $1.56)

Details

This cholesterol-free seed has a light, nutty flavor and is indigenous to Africa and Indonesia. It has become very popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, Chinese stir fries and Jewish breads and confectionaries. Try using sesame seeds to add flavor as well as texture to salads, dressings, cookies, breads and pastries.

The expression "open sesame" was inspired by sesame seeds and their habit of suddenly popping out of their seed pods when they're fully mature.

To release the oils and bring out a little more flavor, lightly toast the seeds in a dry pan briefly until the aroma is released. Due to their high oil content of about 50%, we recommend storing them in the freezer to increase shelf life.

Althought the exact origin of sesame seeds is not known, the Chinese have been using them for the past 5,000 years.

Dietary Information

Salt-Free

Sugar-Free

Gluten-Free

Nut-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

MSG-Free

Dairy-Free

Garlic-Free

Onion-Free

Sweetener-Free

Black Pepper-Free

Capsicum-Free

Corn-Free

Flavor of White Sesame Seeds

These hulled seeds have a light, nutty flavor and pair well with cardamom, cloves, coriander, and ginger.

Uses of White Sesame Seeds

Add to candies, cookies, pastries, and other sweets. Sprinkle on salads, breads, and stir fries. Mix into dressings. Dry roast lightly to bring out more flavor.