Sesame Seeds, White | Ajonjoli | Perfect for Bakery and Salads 4 oz.

Sesame seeds are ubiquitous in the bakery, adding a touch of crunch and nutty flavor to bagels, breads and other baked goods. Yet, this small, but mighty seed, isnâ€t just a garnish. Youâ€ll find sesame seeds in Chinese stir-fries, in sushi, and in a white range of Middle Eastern dishes.

The cream-colored white seeds have tons of nutty flavor. And thanks to their high polyunsaturated fat content, theyâ€re commonly refined into a flavorful, buttery cooking oil thatâ€s widely used in Japanese cooking. The seed comes a flowering plant in the Seasumum family, and theyâ€re available in many different colors, including white, black, brown and red. White are the most common in North America, as theyâ€re slightly sweeter and nuttier than unshelled varieties.

Whether you fancy yourself a baker, or you love the flavors of the Far East, white sesame seeds are a must-have item in your spice cabinet. These seeds add a slightly crunchy texture, subtle nutty flavor, and tons of healthy fat to a wide range of dishes.

The seeds pair nicely with cardamom, spicy chilies, cinnamon and ginger, and youâ€ll find them in numerous Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. Use white sesame seeds for:

Baked Goods â€" Sesame seeds add crunch and a creamy flavor to breads, bagels, crackers and hamburger rolls. In Korea, sesame seeds are used to make yeot-gangjeong, a candy bar covered in the seeds. And sesame seed breadsticks are another favorite dish.

Dim Sum â€" Sesame seeds are widely used in Chinese cooking, especially dim sum. Sesame balls, for example, are a popular bite-sized sesame treat.

Tahini â€" The Middle Eastern paste, used in hummus, is made from ground white sesame seeds.

Our white sesame seeds are sourced from Indiaâ€s Tamil Nadu region.