Brown Sesame Seeds
What is Brown Sesame Seeds?
Brown sesame seeds are the whole, unhulled seeds of the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum). They are harvested from the plant and typically dried. The seeds have a mild, nutty flavor and a slightly crunchy texture.
Is Brown Sesame Seeds vegan?
Brown Sesame Seeds is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Brown Sesame Seeds a major allergen?
Sesame is one of the 9 FDA major food allergens.
What is Brown Sesame Seeds used for?
Brown sesame seeds are used as a topping and ingredient in a wide variety of foods, adding flavor, texture, and visual appeal.
Is Brown Sesame Seeds safe?
Brown sesame seeds are considered a whole food and are recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for general use in food.
Why it's used
Brown sesame seeds are used as a topping and ingredient in a wide variety of foods, adding flavor, texture, and visual appeal. They are commonly found on baked goods like breads, bagels, and crackers, as well as in spice blends and as a garnish for savory dishes.
Health notes
Brown sesame seeds are considered a whole food and are recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for general use in food. They are a source of fiber, healthy fats, and minerals. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated sesame seeds, and EFSA has also reviewed their safety. Typical consumption levels are not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Sesame is one of the 9 FDA major food allergens. Therefore, brown sesame seeds are considered a major allergen.
Foods that contain Brown Sesame Seeds
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Mary's Gone Crackers
Super Seed Crackers, Chia & Hemp
500kcal
10Protein
23.3Fat
56.7Carbs
Mary's Gone Crackers
Organic Crackers, Onion
467kcal
10Protein
16.7Fat
70Carbs
Mary's Gone Crackers
Organic Crackers, Jalapeno
467kcal
10Protein
16.7Fat
70Carbs
Mary's Gone Crackers
Organic Super Seed, Classic
543kcal
11.4Protein
25.7Fat
62.9Carbs
Mary's Gone Crackers
Caraway Crackers
467kcal
10Protein
16.7Fat
70Carbs
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Bob's Red Mill, Brown Sesame Seeds
562kcal
18.8Protein
56.2Fat
25Carbs
Sweet Earth Natural Foods
Teriyaki Made With Edamame, Quino, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Flaxseed, Sesame And Ginger Plus Our Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Veggie Burger, Teriyaki
225kcal
14.1Protein
8.4Fat
22.5Carbs
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