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Uses of Sesame Seeds Around The World

Sesame seeds  are the healthiest and the most popular seeds in the world. These seeds are known to mankind for several thousands of years and still continue to be widely used for many different purposes. Although these seeds are grown more in some tropical parts of the world than some others, but their demand is high all over the globe. Asia is the largest producer and consumer of sesame seeds and uses sesame commercially in the form of cooking oil. India is one of the major sesame exporter in the world. But there are many other uses and benefits of sesame around the world and you can read more about the same in the following: • In Japan,  sesame seeds  are toasted prior to pressing them for oil which is extremely stable and provides a lot of flavour in foods. In the country, the seeds are used as a garnish for decorating some of the light foods like fish and desserts. Here, sesame seeds are used so widely that they are placed like salt and pepper on tables in res...

Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Sesame Seeds

Sesame is one of the best oil crops in the world and also among the oldest. This crop is widely grown in China, India and many other tropical countries. It is known for its rich and nutty flavour and has gained a lot of popularity as a kitchen ingredient or essential in many countries. According to Ayurveda, sesame is described as a crop of immense medicinal value. It is commonly known as ‘ til ’ in Hindi and referred by the same name in Ayurveda as well. The following are some of the most important Ayurveda medicinal properties of sesame. 1. According to Ayurveda, sesame is heavy to digest and increases the moistness of the tissues. It has high potency and also tastes sweet. Both the seeds and the oil are used for many medicinal purposes. 2. Sesame normalizes vata and vitiates pitta and kapha. This crop has properties of yogavahi which is a substance which has a quality of penetrates the deepest tissues. When the seeds are processed with some of the other herbs then it norma...

Hulled vs. Unhulled Sesame Seeds: A Detailed Comparison

Sesame seeds  are often considered one of the healthiest foods in the world and rightfully so. These nutty, crunchy and buttery seeds are packed with a lot of nutrients and can prove to be amazing for your health. Not only are they included in many cuisines around the world but are available in many varieties as well. The two of the most commonly used sesame seed varieties include  hulled sesame seeds  and unhulled sesame seeds. There is often a comparison done between these two varieties and for your reference, we have brought a few of the main differences between hulled vs unhulled sesame seeds . Descriptions Hulled sesame seeds   are those kinds of sesame seeds from which the outer covering or hulls have been removed during the manufacturing process. On the other hand, unhulled sesame seeds are those which have their husk or hulls intact and not removed. Macronutrients and calories There isn’t a lot of difference between hulled and  unhulled ses...