Curiosity about sesame

Sesame is rich in nutrients including phosphorus, calcium Omega 3 and Omega 6, all useful substances to cleanse the arteries, fluidize the blood and reduce the presence of "bad" cholesterol (LDL)". They are also beneficial substances for improving muscle tone.

Sesame seeds also contain vitamins of the group B and E that play an important antioxidant action. They have anti-inflammatory properties and are very useful against constipation and abdominal swelling. Finally the sesame also contains zinc and selenium which, combined with the B vitamins and vitamin A, make it useful to combat stretch marks.

Sesame does not contain gluten, so it can be used in preparations for celiac disease. In addition, in different areas of Italy, sesame seeds are added to bread to make it crisp and are also used to create a type of cold-pressed seed oil: "the flavor of sesame oil varies depending on the process of pressing: the cold-pressed is significantly different from that produced by toasted seeds.

The one commonly on the market, has a delicate flavor, almost sweet, and a light yellow color and is used for sweet recipes, but also for tempura, while for its nutrients, is also known in cosmetics.

In the Middle Eastern cuisine, sesame seeds are used to obtain tahina (roasted sesame seeds and sesame seed oil), a sort of cream that is added to some dishes such as: hummus of beetroot and chickpeas. In Chinese and Korean cuisine, on the other hand, sesame is added at the end of the cooking to improve and enhance the flavor of the dishes.