About Natural sesame seeds
Natural sesame seeds are small, flat oval seeds known for their nutty flavor and delicate, almost imperceptible crunch. They come in various colors, such as white, yellow, black, and red, depending on the variety. These seeds are highly prized for their abundant sesame oil content, which has excellent resistance to rancidity. They serve as the primary ingredient in both tahini and the Middle Eastern confection, halvah. The phrase "open sesame," made famous by the Arabian Nights, reflects the unique characteristic of sesame seed pods, which burst open when they reach maturity. The scientific name for sesame seeds is Sesamum indicum.
Natural white sesame seeds are among the oldest known oilseed crops worldwide, cultivated for over 3,000 years. Currently, India stands as one of the largest producers and exporters of sesame seeds. Sesamin, a significant active compound found in sesame seeds, possesses potent anti-cancer properties. It is known to safeguard DNA from damage during chemotherapy, thanks to its anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-metastatic, anti- and pro-angiogenic, and pro-autophagocytic properties.
