The sesame or sesame seeds, are characterized by providing unsaturated fats, essential to maintain low cholesterol levels.
Packaging: 250 grams in a double layer plastic bag in modified atmosphere.
Packaging: 250 grams in double-layer plastic bag in modified atmosphere.
Packaging: 250 grams in double-layer plastic bag in modified atmosphere
Origin: India
Golden sesame seeds have a high amount of protein, besides being rich in methionine, an essential amino acid. The fats it contains are unsaturated, ie 'good', which together with its content of lecithin and phytosterols makes them a food that helps reduce the level of blood cholesterol. Also noteworthy are its very high levels of calcium (involved in the formation of bones and teeth), iron (which plays many important roles in the body), as well as zinc (mineral involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and even prevents male impotence)
Approximately, 100 grams of raw sesame seeds, contain and provide:
- 598 calories (kcal)
- 16.9 g of protein
- 58 g of unsaturated fatty acids
- 670 mg calcium
- 10 mg iron
- 5 mg zinc
- Plus vitamins B and E.3 4
- Vitamins of groups B and E.3 4
They also contain lignan, including sesamin, a phytoestrogen with antioxidant properties. Among the edible oils of six species, sesame oil has the highest antioxidant content.5
Among the edible oils of six species, sesame oil has the highest antioxidant content
To absorb the nutrients in sesame seeds, it is essential to roast[citation needed] and grind them (with a suribachi or coffee grinder), but without grinding them completely (mashed sesame does not have as many properties and is indigestible)[citation needed]. Otherwise, they are expelled from the organism undigested.
Sesame seeds are not digested
Sesame seeds also have good amounts of fiber, so its consumption is beneficial for the regulation of intestinal function.
In our shop you can also find lightly roasted golden sesame, black sesame and white sesame
