Sesame Seeds Raw 1kg
Description
Premium White Sesame Seeds
Elevate your home cooking and baking with our Premium White Sesame Seeds. Sourced from high-quality crops, these seeds deliver a delicate, buttery-nutty flavor and a light, crisp texture. Packed with essential nutrients, plant-based protein, healthy fats, and fiber, they are an essential kitchen staple for gourmet baking, Asian cooking, and everyday meal prep.
Whether sprinkled over stir-fries, crusted onto seared fish, baked onto artisan bread, or blended into homemade tahini, our white sesame seeds bring subtle taste and visual elegance to any recipe.
Key Benefits & Culinary Uses
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Mild & Buttery Flavor Profile: Delicate and slightly sweet compared to dark sesame seeds, making them ideal for both savory dishes and sweet desserts.
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Plant-Based Protein & Fiber Boost: Rich in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, fiber, plant protein, and essential minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium.
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Gourmet Garnish & Texture: Adds visual appeal and a delicate crunch to sushi rolls, salads, avocado toast, and grain bowls.
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Baking & Sauce Essential: Perfect for crowning burger buns, bagels, breads, and cookies, or grinding into creamy tahini paste and dressings.
Frequently Asked Questions (Google's Top Searches)
What is the difference between White Sesame Seeds and Black Sesame Seeds?
White Sesame Seeds have a milder, sweeter, and more delicate flavor profile. They are commonly used in baking, breads, tahini, and Western or Middle Eastern cuisine. Black Sesame Seeds retain their dark outer hull, delivering a bolder, crunchier, and earthier taste that is popular in traditional Asian dishes and visually striking garnishes.
What is the difference between Hulled and Unhulled White Sesame Seeds?
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Hulled White Sesame Seeds: The outer skin has been removed, resulting in a uniform creamy-white color, softer crunch, and a sweeter, non-bitter taste.
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Unhulled White Sesame Seeds: Retain their natural outer skin, giving them a light golden-tan tint, extra fiber, and higher calcium content.
Should you toast white sesame seeds before using them?
While raw white sesame seeds are completely safe to eat, toasting them unlocks a deeper, richer flavor. Heating activates the natural aromatic oils inside the seeds, turning them lightly golden and fragrant.
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To Toast: Dry roast in a pan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, swirling constantly until golden-brown.
How do you make homemade Tahini with white sesame seeds?
To make smooth tahini, gently toast 1 to 2 cups of white sesame seeds until warm and fragrant. Allow them to cool, then blend in a food processor until a thick paste forms. Add 2–3 tablespoons of a neutral oil (like avocado or light olive oil) and blend until smooth and pourable.
Are white sesame seeds a common allergen?
Yes. Sesame is officially classified as a major food allergen worldwide. Always clearly list or disclose sesame ingredients when cooking for guests or commercial food production.
How should white sesame seeds be stored?
Because sesame seeds contain high amounts of natural oils, they can spoil if exposed to heat, light, and air. Store them in an airtight container in a cool, dark pantry for up to 6 months. For long-term storage (up to 1 year), keep them in the refrigerator or freezer.
Frequently asked questions
Shipping & delivery
Sydney Metro: Free local delivery on orders over $150; $9.95 for orders under $150.
Same-day delivery is available within Sydney Metro — call (02) 9906 8990 for a same-day rate.
Rest of NSW & Australia: shipped via Australia Post, calculated at checkout by weight and destination.
Click & Collect: free pickup from 43 Carlotta St, Artarmon during store hours (Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9–1).
Delivery times: Sydney 1–2 business days; the rest of Australia up to about a week, subject to Australia Post.
Frozen, chilled and bakery items are pickup only and cannot be shipped.
Can I order in bulk or wholesale?
Yes — many of our lines are available in bulk. For larger or wholesale quantities, call us on (02) 9906 8990 or email sales@ocf.net.au.
Are your products organic or locally sourced?
We stock a wide range of organic and locally sourced products, though not everything — we specialise in imported international goods that are hard to find in Australia.
What is your return/refund policy?
Because we sell food, returns are only available if there is a genuine problem with a product, at management’s discretion within 7 days of purchase. We can’t accept returns for change of mind.
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