What is it?
Roasted Golden Sesame Seed refers to sesame seeds with a naturally golden/yellow-brown appearance that have been roasted to enhance their aroma, crunchiness, and nutty flavour.
Product Benefits
- Rich in healthy fats – naturally contains mainly unsaturated fats.
- Source of plant-based protein – helps contribute to daily protein intake.
- Contains dietary fibre – supports normal digestive health.
- Provides essential minerals – including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and copper, with amounts varying by variety and whether the seeds are hulled.
- Contains natural antioxidants – including sesame lignans such as sesamin and sesamolin.
- Supports bone nutrition – provides minerals important for maintaining normal bones.
- Supports energy metabolism – contains nutrients involved in normal energy metabolism.
Ways to consume
- Sprinkle on Rice: Add over steamed rice, fried rice or rice bowls for extra nutty flavour.
- Top Noodles & Soups: Sprinkle onto noodles, ramen, soups or congee.
- Add to Salads: Use as a crunchy topping for fresh or warm salads.
- Mix into Oatmeal: Sprinkle over oatmeal, porridge or breakfast cereals.
- Add to Yogurt: Pair with yogurt, fruits and granola.
- Use in Baking: Add to bread, buns, cookies, crackers and pastries.
- Add to Stir-Fries: Sprinkle over vegetables, tofu, chicken or other dishes.
- Make Sesame Paste: Blend into a rich sesame paste for spreads, sauces and dressings.
- Mix with Nuts & Seeds: Combine with other seeds and nuts for granola or snack mixes.
- Enjoy Directly: Eat in moderate portions as a simple, crunchy snack.
Suitable for?
- Adults & Seniors – an easy way to add healthy fats, protein and naturally occurring minerals to everyday meals.
- Children – can be added to rice, porridge, yogurt or baked foods, provided they do not have a sesame allergy.
- Vegetarians & Vegans – a convenient plant-based source of protein and other nutrients.
- Active Individuals – useful for adding energy, healthy fats and protein to meals and snacks.
- Health-Conscious Consumers – a simple, minimally processed ingredient for a balanced diet.
- Busy Individuals & Families – ready to eat and easy to sprinkle over many everyday dishes.