Description

The sesame plant has was domesticated over 3,000 years ago. That makes sesame seeds one of the oldest oil seed crops. It’s native to India but is now grown in many regions.
Sesame seeds come in many colors, including off-white, red, brown, and gold. Although seeds can vary in size, most seeds are between three and four millimeters long. The seeds grow inside a capsule that bursts after the seeds are ripe.
The seeds have many uses. They’re often used as a topping on bagels and are also used to make sesame seed oil. Sesame seeds are a great source of antioxidants and other nutrients.