sesame seeds

     

Sesame (Sesamum inicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. The precise natural origin of the species is unknown, although numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds.

Trivia about sesame seeds

  • The name of these seeds probably goes all the way back to samassammu, Akkadian for "oil plant"
  • Sushi is sometimes crusted with both the black & white variety of these
  • Halvah, a Middle East treat, is traditionally made from these seeds, ground up, & honey
  • Of Turkish origin, the confection called halvah is made from these seeds & honey
  • Tahini, a thick paste used in Middle Eastern cooking, is made from these ground seeds
  • Tahini, the "butter of the Middle East", is a paste made from these seeds, an excellent source of iron & calcium

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