Sesame

Egyptian Ebers papyri (around 1500 BCE) mention what is probably the sesame plant. Sesame, cited by ancient Greek writers, was cultivated for oil in ancient… Read More »Who Invented Sesame Oil?

Sesame seeds are small oily seeds, off-white or black colored, and a few mm across at most. They are a common food allergen. They taste… Read More »Do Sesame Seeds Taste Like Peanuts?

In Ethiopia, sesame stalks are vigorously shaken by hand to remove the seeds from the okralike pods. It was a good year for sesame in… Read More »Where Do The Best Sesame Seeds Come From?

The sesame plant only grows in tropical, subtropical, and southern temperate regions of the world, and they are exported around the world from developing countries… Read More »Where Do They Grow Sesame?

Sesame seeds have a nutty and sweet taste. Toasting enhances the flavor. Black seeds are richer and have a bold flavor that is less sweet… Read More »Do Sesame Seeds Taste Like Anything?

Foods that may contain sesame include: Breads, cereals and crackers. Dips and spreads, like hummus. Does bread contain sesame seeds? Foods containing sesame seeds include… Read More »Does Bread Have Sesame Seeds?

According to Bryant Miesle, a McDonald’s correspondent for Golin PR Agency, “there are anywhere between 385-400 sesame seeds on each Big Mac bun.” This is… Read More »How Many Sesame Seeds Does Mcdonald’S Use?

Ever wondered what’s on a Big Mac®? The McDonald’s Big Mac® is a 100% beef burger with a taste like no other. The mouthwatering perfection… Read More »Does A Big Mac Bun Have Sesame Seeds?

Sesame sees are on buns because they add flavor, but mostly texture and make the bun more interesting than just a plain white or brown… Read More »Why Are Sesame Seeds Put On Hamburger Buns?

Black sesame seeds are used to make sesame oil. Black sesame seeds have a slightly bitter taste, but produce the highest quality oil. White sesame… Read More »What Is The Difference Between White Sesame And Black Sesame Seeds?