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Properties of sesame seed
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 The sesame seeds (Sesamun indicum) is the world's oldest oil seed. In Mesopotamian, India, Egypt, China and Greece, its seeds are highly appreciated as a delicious food and energy. Widely cultivated in the countries of the Middle East and in India, its cultivation is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions.
 It is a herbaceous plant of the family of Pedaliáceas, which reaches up to 1.5 meters in height. Its fruits are capsules containing various flat seeds ranging from 2 to 5 mm in length. The seeds are usually brown, although there are also white, red and black. There is a wide variety of sesame seeds which are grown in Mexico, which are used depending on the soil conditions of each state.
PROPERTIES OF SESAME
- Sesame contains high quality protein (25%) and is rich in Methionine, an essential amino acid.
- It is one of the most concentrated calcium foods. It contains 975mg of calcium per 100gr sesame which is why we recommend consuming it in your daily diet.
- Contains Iron, which plays a great role in the body. Recommended to consume in times of weakness or anemia.
- It contains zinc, a mineral involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
- It contains natural compounds of antioxidants (sesamina and sesamolina) that protect the body from the formation of free radicals, which are responsible for most of the aging process of cells.
- Ability to reduce blood cholesterol, thanks to its content of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
- Contains 2 substances called lignans (Sesamolina and Sesamin) which help to regulate cholesterol, aid in the prevention of hypertension and help moisturize the skin.
- Its consumption prevents heart attack and arterial thrombosis.
- Its high fiber content makes it a good intestinal regulator.
- It collaborates to improve the stiffness of joints.
- It is an excellent nutritional supplement for those who are under great mental or intellectual activity and want to maintain a good performance.
- Counteracts insomnia, depression, sadness, stress, loss of memory, mental exhaustion, irritability.
- It is regarded in some countries as a restorer of the vitality and the ability to have sex, especially in the elderly, improving their quality of life.
- It helps in case of heavy physical loads like sporting, pregnancy, lactation and after surgery to regain strength.
- Its revitalizing capacity is based on the contents of vitamin E and minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, chromium and copper.
Nutrient content in 100gr sesame seed:
| Nutrient | Sesame Seed
| | Azúcares Simples | 0 gr
| Fibre
| 12 gr
| Protein
| 18 gr
| Phytosterols
| 714 mg
| Calcium
| 945 mg
| Phosphorous
| 629 mg
| Potasium
| 468 mg
| Magnesium
| 361 mg
| Iron
| 15 mg
| Sodium
| 11 mg
| Zinc
| 8 mg
| Copper
| 4 mg
| Selenium
| 3 mg
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