SESAMES

Black sesame seeds have an earthy taste in their raw state and its oil content is more . They are indispensable when making the famous showpiece dessert, toffee bananas - battered and deep-fried fruit dipped in clear caramel with black sesame seeds stirred through. sesame seed kernels are a nourishing food. The hard husk of sesame seeds must be removed prior to consumption for il is abrasive on the intestines and rather bitter, due to its high concentration of oxalic acid. The residue left after the crushing of the seeds to obtain oil is known as the oil seed cake and that forms part of the feed for livestock.

The white seeds are extremely rich in calcium and are useful in all cases of calcium deficiency. Sesame seeds are rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibers and other minerals and vitamins. In many of the cuisines over the world , it plays a quite significant role as many of the dishes are totally based on its crunchy flavor. Sesame seeds offer a high level of oil i.e. around 55% of its total mass. It is rich in taste there is no bitter taste in white sesames and it is widely used for tofees,snacks,burgers,and pizza's.

Hulled sesame is pearly white in colour. Hulling or decorticating is a process of removing the outer husk of sesame seeds. It has a rich, nut-like flavor when roasted. Hulled sesame seeds are widely used in bakery and confectionary industries. Sesame Seeds can be slightly browned or cooked with other ingredients. Nice crunchy texture. One of the oldest seeds known to man. Sesame Seeds are used extensively in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek and Asian cuisine. Sesame Seeds when ground can be made into tehina paste and halva. Add to cookie, pastry, and cake recipes and tasty as a main ingredient in candy. Throw some over vegetables or top a casserole or baked chicken with Sesame Seeds before baking.