Sesame or til (Sesamum indicum) is a grass from sesame family (Sesamum), which grows in wild tropical and Southern Africa, in all warm parts of Asia, and, nowadays, in America. The origin of sesame is unknown. Anyway, its cultivation began from most ancient times in the Old World. Already ancient Greek historian Herodotus named it sesame.
he seeds of sesame are used in production of oil, in bakery products and also as condiment. Fried seeds have especially intensive tastes.
In China and in East the seeds of sesame are considered as a product that prolongs life and strengthen the spirit.
100g contain: Fat – 12.4 g Proteins – 18.8 g Carbohydrates – 1.2 g Energy – 196 kcal