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Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world that is cultivated for its edible seeds.
Applications
Sesame seeds are used to add a nutty flavor and subtle crunch to a variety of Asian dishes.Sesame seeds also provide a crunchy topping for various breads and other baked goods.
Seed of legend
According to Assyrian legend, when the gods met to create the world, they drank wine made from sesame seeds."Open Sesame," the famous phrase from The Arabian Nights, reflects the distinguishing feature of the sesame seed pod, which bursts open when it reaches maturity.
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Sesame Seed Questions
Sesame Seed Sauce - recipe ? 2 AnswersSesame Seed Sauce --------------------------------- (credit goes to the original author) http://img.recipezaar.com/img/recipes/23/94/4/small/piclCxnBm.jpg Ingr... read more
why is there a single brown seed amongst the seeds of a fresh melon? 4 AnswersThe genetics of melons is more complicated than you were told about in biology class. In basic biology they discuss diploid genetics: two sets of chromosomes co... read more
What is the finest musical moment in the history of Sesame Street. 6 AnswersWell, being a 90s child myself I'm sure my answer won't be as popular as others' as I only have memories of what I watched from 1990 onwards... This is my ABSOL... read more -
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Sesame Seed History and Trivia
- Ask Yahoo: What type of plant does a sesame seed come from?
- Chow.com: Sesame Seed General Description and History
- Calorie-Count.com: Calories in Sesame Seeds
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