Description
Black til seeds are tiny, flat, oily seeds that grow in the fruit pods of the sesame plant. They are also called black sesame seeds. They can be used as a garnish for fish and meat dishes.
Similar to regular sesame seeds, they impart a more intense flavor with notes that are slightly bitter. These seeds are gaining popularity all over the world because of their various health benefits. Eat a handful of raw sesame seeds or include them in your foods to gain their health benefits.
Nutritional Facts
| Serving Size | 100g |
| Energy | 714 Kcal |
| Protein | 22.86 g |
| Total lipid(fat) | 64.29 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.57 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 14.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Calcium | 1286 mg |
| Iron | 19.29 mg |
| Magnesium | 457 mg |
| Phosphorus | 786 mg |
| Potassium | 607 mg |
Health Benefits:
- Black til seeds are rich in nutrients such as healthy fats, calcium, and dietary fiber. The abundance of nutrients found in black til can help you get healthy growth of hair and maintain skin health.
- Til seeds are a high-protein food that can help you lose weight by increasing your metabolic rate and suppressing your appetite.
- Fiber-rich foods can help you reduce fat while maintaining muscle mass.
- Til seeds also contain antioxidants such as lignans and sesamol. These antioxidants present in black til help fight oxidative stress, a chemical reaction that may damage your cells and increase the risk of many chronic diseases.
- Black til consists of 41% polyunsaturated fat, 15% saturated fat, and 39% monounsaturated fat. These fats may lower your cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Black til also contains magnesium, which may help to lower blood pressure. Til seeds have anti-inflammatory properties too.
Usage:
These seeds can be roasted, crushed, and sprinkled over salads, vegetables, burgers, noodles, and rice dishes. They can also be used as a crunchy coating in baked goods. Add black til to your yogurt or smoothie for a rich nutty flavor. You can add Zafran black til seeds to any side dish to add a nutty flavor and a crunch to it.
