2006-11-16 16:56:55 · 4 answers · asked by deggy D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
The seeds are rich in manganese, copper, and calcium (90 mg per tablespoon for unhulled seeds, only 10 mg for hulled seeds), and contain Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and Vitamin E (tocopherol). They contain powerful antioxidants called lignans, which are also anti-carcinogenic. They also contain phytosterols, which block cholesterol production. Sesame contains one lignan unique to it called sesamin. The nutrients of sesame seeds are better absorbed if they are ground or pulverised before consumption
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2006-11-16 17:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by sarayu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
0.616% for palmitic acid, 0.348% for stearic acid, 1.051% for oleic acid, and 0.826% for linoleic acid. This NIR method provides a simple, rapid, and nondestructive means of estimating the FA composition of sesame seeds.
2006-11-17 02:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by savannah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this site for the detailed composition:
http://www.fineli.fi/food.php?foodid=385&lang=en
2006-11-17 02:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya, grow them from the ground
2006-11-17 01:03:07 · answer #4 · answered by Blondie* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋