Category Archives: Sesame

Open Sesame: The Nutrition of The Sesame Seed

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Sesame seeds are produced by the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum), an annual with yellow, white or pink flowers which grows to around one meter in height. Sesame is grown mainly in India, China and Mexico due to the presence of … Continue reading →

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Boost Vitamin E and Vitamin K with Sesame Seeds?

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Plant contain many chemicals that appear to show beneficial health properties in humans. Lignanas are polyphenolic plant compounds that are produced as a result of the oxidative coupling of β-hydroxyphenyl propane. Lignans are often present in plant material along with … Continue reading →

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