Sesame seeds have a nutty, slightly sweet taste and aroma which is enhanced by toasting. As a condiment, you can sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top of stir-fries, salads, and soups. The untoasted seeds can be used to make tahini paste, which is an ingredient used in many Middle Eastern dishes. The nutty flavor and crunch go well with many kinds of baked goods, both sweet and savory.
Health Benefits:
- Not only are sesame seeds an excellent source of copper and a very good source of manganese.
- they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, and dietary fiber.
- In addition to these important nutrients, sesame seeds contain unique substances: That belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called lignans, and have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans,
- They help to prevent high blood pressure and increase vitamin E supplies.
- Sesamin has also been found to protect the liver from oxidative damage.
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