Sesame Seeds are eaten raw and roasted and are added to foods to add crunch and flavour. Sesame seeds are used widely in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking.
PRODUCTS COMMONLY CONTAINING SESAME SEEDS INCLUDE:
- sesame oil
- breads and rolls
- buns
- baked goods
- falafel
- halva
- tahini (sesame seed paste)
- hummus
- biscuits
- sushi
- sesame seed balls (Chinese dessert)
- sesame seed bars
COMMON INGREDIENT LIST TERMS USED TO DESCRIBE SESAME SEEDS AND SESAME SEED PRODUCTS:
- sesame seeds
- tahini (sesame seed paste)
- sesame oil
Note: In Australia, New Zealand and Europe any ingredient made from sesame seeds must be declared on the label. USA does not currently identify sesame seeds as an allergen that requires labelling.
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