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Seasame is grown primarily for its oil-rich seeds, which come in a variety of colors, from cream-white to charcoal-black. The small sesame seed is used whole in cooking for its rich nutty flavour and also yields sesame oil.These tiny seeds come in shades of brown, red and black, but the most common colour is a pale greyish-ivory. Sesame seeds have a nutty, sweet aroma with a milk-like, buttery taste.

Cultivation Sesame comes from India, China, Mexico and the USA. Sesame seed is one of the first recorded seasonings. It grows widely in India and Asia. The most common type used in India is cream coloured, small and glossy. Chinese sesame seeds are black in colour.

How to store: Because sesame seeds have a high oil content, they turn rancid quickly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place up to 3 months; refrigerate up to 6 months; or freeze up to 1 year.

Health benefits: Sesame seeds are a very good source of the minerals copper and manganese. They are also a good source of magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorous, vitamin B1 and zinc.