roasted sesame seeds
- author, Isidore Kowonou
- role, BBC Africa
Although the first plants were used to produce oil in prehistoric times, sesame seeds originally came from South Asia and Africa.
From its scientific name Sesamum indicum, sesame belongs to the Sesame family. It is an edible and medicinal plant.
Sesame plants grow from seeds.
Sesame seeds command a lot of respect, especially in China, which is also a major supplier to Africa.
Even on the continent, many pipo dei are used for their medicinal and nutritional value.
According to data from N'Kalô, an initiative of the NGO RONGEAD, which provides statistics on the agricultural sector in West and Central Africa, African sesame exports to China will exceed 400,000 tonnes in 2021. Masu.
Dis accounts for 60% of the Dis seeds that China buys worldwide.
Sudan is China's largest supplier with 120,554 tons. Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Togo are also important customers for China.
Looks like Wetingoma?
To recognize pipo dei, the seeds can be confused with pumpkin seeds or pistachio seeds.
Sesame seeds are small seeds, the size of a grain of sand, and can grow up to 2 meters tall.
The sesame fruit has a very rectangular capsule that opens to reveal a small, smooth seed a few millimeters wide.
Buy pumpkin seeds (gushi in Mina), vines, and wit seeds. The size reaches 1-3 cm.
Real sesame seeds vary in color from creamy white to black and sometimes brown.
“I'm not saying that people get several types of sesame seeds that could be real sesame seeds,” says Matthew, hygiene and food quality expert and director of NFS-Togo's Dietary Cabinet. says Dr. Koponou-Tobossi.
According to Dr. Mathieu Kuponou-Tobossi, regular consumption of 2 to 4 tablespoons daily without added antis is sufficient to remove waste from the body.
The origin of Weirdis photography is Dr. Mathieu Koponou Tobosi
According to Dr. Mathieu Kouponou-Tobossi, consuming 2 to 4 tablespoons a day can help flush out large amounts of waste from your body.
amazing nutritional value
“No matter what you eat, if you consume sesame seeds in moderation, you can eliminate waste products from your food the next day,” Dr Tobossi told BBC Africa.
We often see small grains purchased as snacks from the pastry shop Nagoma. “When you chop it, it’s crunchy,” I explain, insisting that sesame seeds are great for digestion.
Some people cut me directly after treating me well by removing the sand.
However, in most cases, the fire or roast is small, and the storage is placed in a bottle and tightly closed.
According to Nutritionist and Nutritionist: “I have not consistently recommended AM to my patients for over 10 years, and I have always had good results,” says Dr. Togoshi Toku.
I further say: “It's very beneficial for high blood pressure, diabetes, joint problems, nerve problems and diseases.”
It is also recommended for people with symptoms such as palpitations, convulsions, blurred vision, and insomnia.
The origin of Weirdis photography is Getty Images
I see sesame seeds in croissants and hamburgers at pastry shops.
Benefits of sesame seeds
The benefits of sesame seeds come from their rich antioxidant content. Sesame seeds are rich in fiber, protein, fat, and minerals, especially vitamin B6.
The seeds produce oil, and sesame oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which have many benefits for the human body.
The oil improves blood sugar levels in diabetics. Sesame seeds have a blood pressure lowering effect and magnesium is rich in nutrients that help lower blood pressure.
Due to the amount of phytosterols available, sesame seeds block the production of bad cholesterol.
It also contains zinc, which produces collagen and gives the skin elasticity.
“Sesame oil is rich in antioxidants, minerals, and ODA, so massaging your body regularly can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer,” says Dr. Tobossi Tork.
Sesamol is a valuable supplement for the heart because it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can help prevent atherosclerosis.
Dr. Tobossi Tok says that sesame seeds are very good for preventing heart and blood vessel diseases.
“Phytic acid, magnesium and phytosterols constitute a triple combination that effectively blocks the establishment and progression of cancer cells,” it added.
According to Dr. Tobossi, it's also a great food for anxiety, bad moods, and stress, and it contains the calming and relaxing vitamins thiamin and tryptophan, which are especially good for the brain.
“Dem Bin advised me to use it once to treat insomnia. It's true, I take sesame seeds and roast them after I go to bed.” Mr. Simplice, I am from Cotonou Port I am the owner of Confam.
Sesamol derived from sesame oil acts on DNA. It can protect you from radiation damage.
Nutritionists recommend sesame seeds and sesame oil for people who work in telephone companies, nuclear power agencies, and hospital radiology departments.
Due to its high copper content, it also helps treat arthritis. Sesame seeds protect the liver from the effects of alcohol.
Why does a cup of sesame seeds contain more calcium and is good for bones when added to a glass of milk?
“Elderly people with pipo way day guts consume a lot of sesame seeds to avoid osteoporosis,” says Toku, a nutritionist and nutritionist.
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for your baby's health
According to Dr. Tobossi, gently massaging your baby with sesame oil can help promote growth and help them sleep better.
The oil also corrects redness on the baby's skin, especially in the genital area when the napkin is removed. Rub the area with sesame oil.
According to Dr. Tobossi, sesame seeds, especially black sesame seeds, are very good for eye health.
You can also use sesame oil to make a mouthwash that removes plaque. “Your teeth will also be whiter,” I emphasize.
“Pipo can suffer from respiratory diseases such as asthma. I also recommend using sesame seeds for the benefits of dimagnesium to prevent airway spasms,” I say.
Sesame seeds, kitchen delicacy
As with many of the continent's cuisines, sesame seeds are well-suited to African cuisine, especially those of Togo, Benin, and Ghana. Many dishes use sesame seeds as a thickening agent in soups.
As Armando confidently says, it's a genuine pleasure. BBC Africa contacted Cotonou and made sure to tell him how he seduced his Togolese wife with a sauce made from sesame seeds during a trip to Lomé.
“Sesame sauce, witty meat, smoked fish, crab, shrimp, there is no one who doesn't like the food once it's in front of them.'' In the evening, in a small restaurant in the Nyekonakpoe district of Lomé, I prepare sauce and dough for Ami. I remember carving it up,” he said in a witty, emotional voice.
And ironically, “From that day on, I decided not to break up with Ami,'' but today she is a wife and mother of two children.
To make the sauce, Armando blends sesame seeds into a paste of tomato or vegetable sauce.
“The result is the appearance of a seed or peanut sauce, but with a different distinctive taste. I like dissauce. My wife cooks it for me once a week, and I especially like the sesame seeds, which are good for health. I am very happy after knowing this.
But after a fire it's not very beneficial
Nutritionist Tobossi also praises the deliciousness of sesame sauce.
Many people with IM clearly think about AM. Cooking customs of the Togolese Kontri.
Except that sesame seeds lose a lot of their value when you burn them or make them into sauce.
I will explain it like this. “We can benefit from raw too, but it will never be the same as if we were chopped raw.” Because heat “destroys some of the nutritional principles of the food.”
According to Amu, the longer a food survives fire or lasts, the more it loses certain virtues. “To get the beta effects of Everytin found in sesame seeds, you don't say burn, you chop the AM,” I say. Add it to say it's good for making the roast smaller and crispier.
