What are White Sesame Seeds?
The sesame plant grows in tropical and subtropical parts of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America. People cultivate it for its edible seeds, which are a popular addition to many dishes all over the world.
People can eat sesame seeds as they are, add them as an ingredient to meals, or use sesame seed oil in cooking. Sesame oil made from the seeds could also be used as a substitute for butter, finding use as a shortening for making cakes.
Tahini, which people use to make hummus and other foods, is a paste made from sesame seeds.
Sesame seed is a common ingredient in various cuisines. It is used whole in cooking for its rich, nutty flavour. Sesame seeds are sometimes added to bread, including bagels and the tops of hamburger buns. They may be baked into crackers, often in the form of sticks. In Sicily and France, the seeds are eaten on bread (ficelle sésame, sesame thread). In Greece, the seeds are also used in cakes.