Sesame Seeds (Seasme Seeds)

What is Sesame Seeds?

Sesame seed is considered to be the oldest oilseed crop known to man, domesticated well over 5000 years ago. Sesame is very drought-tolerant. It has been called a survivor crop, with an ability to grow where most crops fail.

Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines across the world.

Sesame, like other nuts and foods, can trigger allergy reactions in some people.

Health Benefits

• Delicious, crunchy sesame seeds are widely considered healthful foods. They are high in energy but contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for wellness.
• The seeds are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acid oleic acid, which comprise up to 50% fatty acids in them. Oleic acid helps to lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increase HDL or "good cholesterol" in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which is rich in mono-unsaturated fats help to prevent coronary artery disease and stroke by favoring healthy lipid profile.
• The seeds are also very good source of dietary proteins with fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth, especially in children. Just 100 g of seeds provide about 18 g of protein (32% of daily-recommended values).
• In addition, sesame seeds contain many health benefiting compounds such as sesamol (3, 4-methylene-dioxyphenol), sesaminol, furyl-methanthiol, guajacol (2-methoxyphenol), phenylethanthiol and furaneol, vinylguacol and decadienal. Sesamol and sesaminol are phenolic anti-oxidants. Together, these compounds help stave off harmful free radicals from the body.
• Sesame is amongst the seeds rich in quality vitamins and minerals. They are very good sources of B-complex vitamins such as niacin, folic acid, thiamin (vitamin B1), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and riboflavin.
• 100 g of sesame contains 97 mcg of folic acid, about 25% of recommended daily intake. Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis. When given in expectant mothers during peri-conception period, it may prevent neural tube defects in the baby.
• Niacin is another B-complex vitamin found abundantly in sesame. About 4.5 mg or 28% of daily-required levels of niacin is provided by just 100 g of seeds. Niacin help reduce LDL-cholesterol levels in the blood. In addition, it enhances GABA activity inside the brain, which in turn helps reduce anxiety and neurosis.
• The seeds are incredibly rich sources of many essential minerals. Calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and copper are especially concentrated in sesame seeds. Many of these minerals have vital role in bone mineralization, red blood cell production, enzyme synthesis, hormone production, as well as regulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle activities

Just a hand full of sesame a day provides enough recommended levels of phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins and protein.
Pls be aware of side effects before you start taking large amount.

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Names In Other Languages for Sesame Seeds(Arabic, Assamese, Bengali,Chinese, French, German, Gujarati,Hindi, Kannada, Malay, Malayalam, Oriya, Sinhala, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Urdu)::

Nutritional value

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Amounts per 1 cup (144g)

Calorie Information Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calories 825 (3454 kJ) 41%   From Carbohydrate 138 (578 kJ)   From Fat 599 (2508 kJ)   From Protein 88.6 (371 kJ)   From Alcohol 0.0 (0.0 kJ) Carbohydrates Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Carbohydrate 33.8 g 11% Dietary Fiber 17.0 g 68% Starch ~ Sugars 0.4 g Fats & Fatty Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Fat 71.5 g 110% Saturated Fat 10.0 g 50% Monounsaturated Fat 27.0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 31.4 g Total trans fatty acids ~ Total trans-monoenoic fatty acids ~ Total trans-polyenoic fatty acids ~ Total Omega-3 fatty acids 541 mg Total Omega-6 fatty acids 30776 mg Learn more about these fatty acids and their equivalent names

Protein & Amino Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Protein 25.5 g 51% Vitamins Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Vitamin A 13.0 IU 0% Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0% Vitamin D ~ ~ Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) 0.4 mg 2% Vitamin K 0.0 mcg 0% Thiamin 1.1 mg 76% Riboflavin 0.4 mg 21% Niacin 6.5 mg 33% Vitamin B6 1.1 mg 57% Folate 140 mcg 35% Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0% Pantothenic Acid 0.1 mg 1% Choline 36.9 mg Betaine ~ Minerals Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calcium 1404 mg 140% Iron 20.9 mg 116% Magnesium 505 mg 126% Phosphorus 906 mg 91% Potassium 674 mg 19% Sodium 15.8 mg 1% Zinc 11.2 mg 74% Copper 5.9 mg 294% Manganese 3.5 mg 177% Selenium 8.2 mcg 12% Fluoride ~ Sterols Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0% Phytosterols 1028 mg Other Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Alcohol 0.0 g Water 6.8 g Ash 6.4 g Caffeine 0.0 mg Theobromine 0.0 mg

Footnotes for Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried

Source: Nutrient data for this listing was provided by USDA SR-21. Each "~" indicates a missing or incomplete value.

Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.

Nutrition Data's Opinion, Completeness Score™, Fullness Factor™, Rating, Estimated Glycemic Load (eGL), and Better Choices Substitutions™ are editorial opinions of NutritionData.com, given without warranty, and are not intended to replace the advice of a nutritionist or health-care professional. Nutrition Data's opinions and ratings are based on weighted averages of the nutrient densities of those nutrients for which the FDA has established Daily Values, and do not consider other nutrients that may be important to your health or take into account your individual needs. Consequently, Nutrition Data's higher-rated foods may not necessarily be healthier for you than lower-rated ones. All foods, regardless of their rating, have the potential to play an important role in your diet.

The Amino Acid Score has not been corrected for digestibility, which could reduce its value.

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Sesame Substitute

For 1 tablespoon sesame seeds substitute 1 tablespoon black poppy seeds OR pumpkin seeds OR finely chopped nuts such as almonds, peanuts or cashew nuts

Where it can be used

Cooking, Oil for the Body, Scalp Massage

How to Store

Sesame contain more of unsaturated fats hence should be stored in airtight containers to avoid them turn rancid. At home, place them in cool dark place. Properly stored dry seeds generally stay fresh for several months. Store hulled "white" seeds always in the refrigerator.


Recipe Using  Sesame (Here I list only main dishes.. but Sesame Seeds can be used in lot of dishes for decoration or just to add little flavour)

https://kitchensrecipe.com/?s=Seasme+Seeds