What Are Organic Sesame Seeds?

Sesame seeds are instantly recognisable, unfortunately its their close association with burger buns that generally does it, which is a dear shame as Sesame seeds are extremely beneficial for health, but are often overlooked as a result.

They are an essential component for Asian cuisine especially in Thai and Japanese recipes, known for their delicate but prominent nutty flavour. Sesame is available in many different preparations with sesame oil being another essential and healthy staple in Asian cookery. Sesame Seeds are the embodiment of big things coming in small packages.

Why Should I Get Organic Sesame Seeds?

The many health benefits of sesame seeds are resultant of its nutritional content. Not only are sesame seeds an excellent source of copper and a very good source of manganese, but they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, and dietary fibre. In addition to these important nutrients, sesame seeds contain two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin.

Sesamin has been found to protect the liver from oxidative damage, while both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibres called lignans. Lignans have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans, also preventing high blood pressure and increasing vitamin E supplies in animals.

Ultimately, Sesame Seed Combine only the very best of Splendour and nutrition, They will open the doors to exciting and exotic cooking.

What's In My Organic Sesame Seeds?
Ingredients: **Organic Sesame Seed
**Recognised Allergen
Product Packed On A Premesis that handles Nuts, Seed, Soya, Sesame & Gluten

Country of Origin: India

**Nutritional Information**
Typical Values	Per 100g
Energy (kcals)	598 Kcal
Energy (kj)	2470 Kj
Protein	18.2 g
Fat	58.0 g
- Of Which Saturates	10.5 g
Carbohydrates	0.9 g
- Of Which Sugars	0.4 g
Sodium	20 mg
Fiber	7.9 g