What Are Sesame Seeds Hulled?
Sesame seeds are instantly recognizable (unfortunately it's their close association with burger buns that generally does it), but they extremely beneficial for health and can be used in a variety of dishes, savoury and sweet. Most people prefer the paler type, made from hulled (skinned) seeds. The darker sort, made from unshelled sesame, is stronger-tasting and slightly bitter, but arguably healthier.
Why Should I Get Sesame Seeds Hulled ?
Sprinkle on a bowl of miso tofu and sticky rice. Add to salads and stir fries for extra nutrition. Use in bread making for flatbreads, naans, and tortilla wraps. Try adding to the blender for your morning smoothie. Add to hummus recipes and finish with a dusting of seeds to serve.
Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets
FAQ
What is the difference between hulled and unhulled sesame seeds? Hulled sesame seeds have the skin removed, giving the paler colour that most people prefer. The darker unhulled sort is stronger-tasting and slightly bitter, but arguably healthier.
How do I use hulled sesame seeds? Sprinkle them over miso tofu and sticky rice, or stir them into salads and stir fries for extra nutrition. They also suit bread making for flatbreads, naans and tortilla wraps, a morning smoothie in the blender, or a dusting over hummus.
Can I use these in both sweet and savoury dishes? Yes, sesame seeds work in a variety of dishes, savoury and sweet. They add a nutty note to anything from stir fries to baking.
Are hulled sesame seeds keto-friendly? Yes, with just 0.9g of carbohydrates per 100g and 58g of fat, they suit low-carb and keto eating. That high fat content makes them a useful keto topping for salads and stir fries.
What's In My Sesame Seeds Hulled ?
Ingredients: Hulled Sesame Seeds
Allergen Information: Packed in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. For allergens see ingredients in bold.
Country of Origin: Indian
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values |
Per 100g |
| Energy (kcals) |
598 Kcal |
| Energy (kj) |
2470 Kj |
| Protein |
18.2 g |
| Fat |
58 g |
| - Of Which Saturates |
10.5 g |
| Carbohydrates |
0.9 g |
| - Of Which Sugars |
0.4 g |
| Sodium |
0.12 mg |
| Fibre |
7.9 g |
