Natural Sesame Seed
USD $1,200 - $1,400 /Metric Ton
Min.Order:19 Metric Tons
Traditional Ethnic UsesSesame Seed has been enjoyed by humans since the dawn of civilization It is used in breads candies main dishes as a garnish on pasta and vegetables and for its oil content Taste and AromaSesame Seeds have a nutlike mild flavor HistoryRegion of OriginSesame Seed is probably the oldest crop grown for its taste dating back 2000 years to China The Egyptians used Sesame Seed as medicine around the same time The Turks used its oil in 900 BC The term open sesame first appeared in the Arabian book The Thousand and One Nights The phrase refers to the seeds ability to pop at the slightest touch when ripe Sesame was imported from India to Europe during the first century Persians used sesame oil because they had no olive oil Africans who called it benne brought it with them to the United States in the 17th century during the slave trade A Few Ideas to Get You StartedSesame Seeds are easy to toast Place them in a pan and stir over meduim heat for a minute or two until they brown lightly Add Sesame Seeds to cookie doughs pie pastry and yeast breads Sprinkle over creamed spinach buttered noodles eggplant dishes and mixed vegetable stirfries Blend with butter or mayonnaise to make a nutty spread for chicken turkey or tuna sandwiches