Why Should We Consume Sesame Seeds?

CHENNAI, India - June 13, 2014 - PRLog -- If you are fond of eating and cooking then you must be well acquainted with these seeds but many of us are ignorant about their quality. Sesame seeds are one of the favorites ingredients used by many chefs around the world because of it's nutty taste and, almost invisible, crunch to many dishes mainly Asian. These are also the main ingredients in tahini (sesame seed paste) and the wonderful Middle Eastern sweet dish which I am sure is one of our favorites halvah. The best part is that they are available throughout the year. They are 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 fiber.

In addition to these important nutrients, sesame seeds consists of two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin, these substances belong to a group of fibers which are beneficial for our health called lignans, and after various experiments it has been conclude that they have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans, and have the ability to prevent high blood pressure and increase vitamin E supplies in animals. Sesamin protects the liver from oxidative damage. Phytosterols are compounds found in these seeds in large quantity they have a chemical structure similar to cholesterol, if they are present in the diet in sufficient amounts they can reduce blood levels of cholesterol, enhance the immunity and decrease risk of certain cancers.

India produces a wide variety of Sesame seeds varying in color from white to red to black, with oil content varying from 40 to 50 %.There are two type of it the white and black Indian Sesame seeds are used for direct consumption because of its addition in several foods and for exports. Oil is mainly extracted from the brown ones. These have oil content of around 45-50 %. The white Indian Sesame seeds has the desirable nutty taste and are mainly used for making sweets, baked foods and for confectioneries. The black Indian Sesame seeds are used by the chefs for seasoning and for fries. They are abundantly produced in india so in indian markets they are available easily but there is always doubt about the quality.

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