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Seeds
White Sesame Seed
White sesame seeds are small, oil-rich seeds commonly used whole, toasted, or ground in both savory and sweet dishes. They have a mild, nutty flavor and are often used as a garnish or ingredient in pastes such as tahini.
Beneficial properties
rich in healthy fats
good source of plant protein
high in fiber
contains antioxidants
mineral-dense
Nutritional highlights
White sesame seeds provide unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and lignans such as sesamin and sesamolin.