Sesame seeds

Description

Sesamum indicum

Sesame is an annual plant of the pedialaceae family. Considered to be the oldest oilseed crop known to humanity, domesticated well over 3 000 years ago. The seeds are of varying colours: white, yellow, brown and black. The seeds contain about 50% oil, which is rich in unsaturated fatty acids. It has a pleasant nutty taste and is used in multiple preparations as a puree, on bread, cookies and confectionery.

Origin: Burkina Faso

Nutritional information

(value per 100 grams)

Energy 573 kcal (2400 kJ)
Carbohydrates 23.4
Fat 49.7
Protein 17.7
Calcium 975 mg
Magnesium 351 mg
Iron 14.6 mg
Phosphorus 468 mg
Sodium 11 mg
Zinc 7.8 mg