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Sesame Seed Breads
Sesame ( or ; ''Sesamum indicum'') is a flowering plant in the genus ''Sesamum'', also called benne. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. World production in 2018 was , with Sudan, Myanmar, and India as the largest producers. Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3,000 years ago. ''Sesamum'' has many other species, most being wild and native to sub-Saharan Africa. ''S. indicum,'' the cultivated type, originated in India. It tolerates drought conditions well, growing where other crops fail. Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich, nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines around the world. Like other foods, it can trigger allergic reactions in some people. Etymology The word "sesame" is from Latin ''sesamum'' and Greek σήσαμον : ''sēsamo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sesamum Radiatum
''Sesamum radiatum'' is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae. It is in the same genus as sesame. It is known by the English common names benniseed, black benniseed, black sesame,Konan, A. B., et al. (2011)Myostimulating effect of ''Sesamum radiatum'' aqueous leaf extract in isolated guinea-pig ''taenia caeci'' contractile activity.''Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med.'' 8(4): 377–385. and vegetable sesame.B.M. Auwalu and F.E. Babatunde. (2007)Analyses of growth, yield and fertilization of vegetable sesame (''Sesamum radiatum'' Schum).''Journal of Plant Sciences'' 2: 108-112. It is native to west and central Africa, has been cultivated since ancient times in Africa, and is sometimes also used in tropical Asia where it has become naturalized to a small extent. Etymology Benniseed is a portmanteau of both the word ''benne'' and ''seed''. Benne, meaning sesame derives from Gullah ''benne'' which is akin to Malinke ''bĕne''. Use Culinary The seeds are eaten whole, mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
