⚠️ Note: Calcium is best absorbed from unhulled sesame seeds (with the outer skin), but white (hulled) seeds are easier to digest and more commonly used in cooking.
💡 How to Use White Sesame SeedsToast and sprinkle on salads, rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Use in baking (breads, crackers, cookies).
Make tahini (sesame paste) or use in halwa, chikki, and sauces.
Blend into smoothies for a calcium boost.
White sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, widely used in cooking and traditional medicine. Despite their size, they’re packed with healthy fats, protein, and a range of essential minerals, especially calcium, magnesium, and iron. They’re often used toasted to enhance flavor.
Contain mostly unsaturated fats and omega-6 fatty acids.
Support heart health, reduce inflammation, and help in cell function.
Extremely rich in calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus — vital for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
Particularly beneficial for post-menopausal women and people at risk of osteoporosis.
Provides all essential amino acids (when eaten in sufficient quantity).
Supports muscle maintenance and metabolic functions.
Sesamin and sesamol are unique antioxidants found in sesame seeds that help fight oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Magnesium and other compounds in sesame seeds may help lower blood pressure.
May reduce LDL cholesterol and improve overall lipid profile.
The healthy fat, protein, and fiber content slows carbohydrate absorption, aiding glycemic control.
