About this ingredient
Sesame Seed comes from the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum) and is widely used as a food and nutritional ingredient. Sesame seeds provide plant-based protein, dietary fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and naturally occurring plant compounds such as sesamin and sesamolin. They are commonly used in foods, sesame-based products, functional nutrition, and dietary supplements. Their nutritional profile makes them a useful ingredient for balanced nutrition, heart-health support, bone and mineral nutrition, and general wellness.