Toasted Sesame Seed
Toasted Sesame Seed
Toasted Sesame Seeds are the soft, flat, teardrop-shaped seeds that grow in the fruit of the flowering sesame plant. Toasted Sesame Seeds are also known as sesame seeds bulk, bulk sesame seeds, toasted sesame seeds, or sesame seeds.
Toasting the seeds adds a slight caramelization to the hull and removes some of the overall moisture content, concentrating the nutty flavor. Our Toasted Sesame Seeds contain between 40-60% sesame oil.
Sesame seeds are one of the oldest intentionally harvested crops in the world, primarily valued for their oil. Archaeological digs in India and Pakistan have uncovered evidence that sesame became a domesticated crop 5,500 years ago.
Toasted Sesame Seeds are popular with:
- healthy and vegan restaurants;
- delis;
- brewpubs;
- seafood, grits, coffee, tea, pasta, and rice manufacturers;
- independent spice shops; and
- seasoning companies
We also have White Sesame Seeds and Black Sesame Seeds available.
Flavor Profile
Toasted Sesame Seeds taste light, nutty, and a touch oily.
How To Use
Toasted Sesame Seeds are commonly found in the US as a garnishing for breads and as a crunchy topping on bagels. Mix Toasted Sesame Seeds with salt for the Japanese seasoning salt gomashio, or add to this fresh, crunchy Korean Cucumber Salad. Toss seeds over Simple Sesame Chicken or use as a coating for baked chicken fingers. It brings nutty balance to Spicy Cabbage Slaw. Sesame seeds are an important ingredient when making Mole Poblano. Sprinkle them over this sweet Honey Sesame Shrimp dish or smoky Pasilla de Oaxaca Black Bean Dip. You can even mix Toasted Sesame Seeds with honey or corn syrup and let that set into candies. Grind them into a paste to create the condiment tahini, which can then be used to make Middle Eastern dips, hummus, or baba ganoush.
Sesame seeds pair well with chicken, pork, bread, noodles, soy sauce, chickpeas, shallots, mint, garlic, cilantro, chocolate, mustard, thyme, sumac, and orange.
Also Called | Sesame seeds bulk, bulk sesame seeds, toasted sesame seeds, or sesame seeds |
Species | Sesamum indicum |
Ingredients | Toasted sesame seeds |
Flavor Profile | Light, nutty, and a touch oily |
Oil content | 40-60% |
Recommended Uses | Breads, noodles, vegetable slaw, stir fry, salads, dips, sauces, garnish |
Cuisine | Global |
How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
Shelf Life | 1-2 Years |
Country of Origin | India |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g2%
Saturated Fat0g1%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat1g
Monounsaturated Fat1g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0.3mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0.7g0%
Dietary Fiber0.4g2%
Total Sugars0.0g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.5g1%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium28mg2%
Iron0mg2%
Potassium13mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.