Sesame seeds are a nutritious part of many dietary foods, often consumed in salads, smoothies, or roasted form for a crunchy texture.
There are two main types: white and black sesame seeds, both rich in nutrients and antioxidants, as well as healthy fats, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
Native to the African plant Sesamum indicum, these tiny, oval-shaped seeds vary in color, with black ones being charcoal black and white ones being cream white.
Author summary: Sesame seeds offer nutritional benefits.