Sesame seeds
What are sesame seeds?
About the ingredient sesame seeds. Including 625 recipes with sesame seeds, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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About
Sesame seeds are sometimes added to breads, including bagels and the tops of hamburger buns.
Sesame seeds may be baked into crackers, often in the form of sticks. Sesame seeds are also sprinkled onto some sushi style foods.
Whole seeds are found in many salads and baked snacks as well in Japan.
The seeds are exceptionally rich in iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, and calcium (90 mg per tablespoon for un-hulled seeds, 10 mg for hulled), and contain vitamin B (thiamine) and vitamin E.
The nutrients of sesame seeds are better absorbed if they are ground or pulverized before consumption, as in tahini. Sesame seeds contain a high amount of the anti-nutrient phytic acid.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (144g)Where found
Sesame seeds are usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Sesame seeds are a member of the Nut and Seed Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do sesame seeds weigh?
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 144 |
| 1 tbsp | 9 |
| In Chinese: | 芝麻 | |
| British (UK) term: | Sesame seeds | |
| en français: | graines de sésame | |
| en español: | semillas de sésamo |
Recipes using sesame seeds
There are 625 recipes that contain this ingredient.
