Golden sesam

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ORIGIN

Sesame originates mainly from Ethiopia and India. Its scientific name is Sesamum Indicum and it belongs to the Pedaliaceae family.

Sesame seeds are a symbol of immortality in India. They have been used in China for around 5,000 years. Sesame was widely used in bread at weddings in the Middle Ages.

This spice is mentioned in literature, especially in the tales of the Arabian Nights, with the famous reply ‘Open, sesame!’, referring to the noise of a key that can be made when sesame opens.

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CULTIVATION METHOD

Sesame grows in well-drained, clay soils with a neutral pH. It is an annual herbaceous plant that can reach 1m.

Sesame needs a humid and sunny climate to grow. It blooms from May to July. Sesame produces pink or white bell-shaped flowers, which bear fruit in the form of pods enclosing small, flat and oval seeds. The seeds are harvested by hand between June and October, once the pod of the plant is dry. White sesame seeds can be used peeled, whole or grilled.

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HOW TO USE IT WHEN COOKING

Golden sesame enhances the taste of tagine when sprinkled on at the last minute. It can also be sprinkled onto prawn dishes, fried vegetables or gratins instead of breadcrumbs.

When golden sesame is combined with honey or maple syrup in pastries, it brings out a hazelnut flavour.

Nutritional values per 100g
Energy 2573kJ
622kcal
Fat 54g
of which saturated fat 7.7g
Carbohydrates 9.5g
of which sugars 0.9g
Protein 20g
Salt 0.02g

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Products

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Whole golden sesame



It can be sprinkled over tagines, prawn-based dishes and fried vegetables or used as a pastry topping.

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Whole golden sesame



It can be sprinkled over tagines, prawn-based dishes and fried vegetables or used as a pastry topping.

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Whole golden sesame



Sprinkle our product onto your dishes while cooking to add a little originality. It is sold in a packet, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

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