Sesame Seeds, Natural

Natural sesame seeds are whole, unhulled Sesamum indicum seeds with a crunchy texture and a warm, nutty taste. Keeping the hull on gives them extra fiber and a slightly more pronounced bite than hulled seeds. They are a versatile pantry staple for cooking, baking, and homemade tahini.

At a glance

• Type: Raw, unhulled natural sesame seeds
• Flavor: Nutty and earthy with a gentle crunch
• Non-GMO: Yes
• Vegan: Yes
• Sizes: 1 lb, 5 lb, and 55 lb
• Origin: India and Ethiopia
• Allergen note: Packed in a facility that also handles nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame, and wheat
• Brand: Country Life Natural Foods (CLNF)

Best for

• Sprinkling over salads and stir-fries
• Topping breads, rolls, and crackers
• Stirring into granola and trail mixes
• Blending into homemade tahini
• Adding crunch to noodle and grain bowls

How to use

Use straight from the bag or toast briefly to bring out the aroma. To make tahini, blend roughly 1 part seeds with 2 cups water. Since unhulled seeds are slightly more bitter, hulled seeds may suit sweet baking better.

Flavor profile

Nutty and earthy with a mild bitterness and satisfying crunch from the intact hull.

About Country Life Natural Foods

Country Life Natural Foods has supplied wholesome bulk grains, seeds, and pantry staples to health-minded households for decades, with a focus on natural foods at honest value.