Bob's Red Mill Brown Sesame Seeds, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)

by Bob's Red Mill

• Natural Baking

Product Description

Natural Brown Sesame Seeds not only offer a rustic look when sprinkled on top of breads, rolls, and buns, but they add a distinctive flavor as well. Sesame seeds are also a good source of fiber.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003LPM9S2
• UPC: 039978024381
• Country of Origin: India
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,801 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #7 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Pantry Staples > Herbs, Spices & Seasonings > Single Herbs & Spices > Sesame Seed

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good source of minerals (and not bad-tasting either) October 15, 2012

By originalwit

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I put these in my cart and thought on 'em for quite a long while. $17 seemed like a lot of money to spend on something I'd never tried before. Sure, I've had some of the hulled (or white) sesame seeds on buns and such, but I was less certain of this "heartier" unhulled variety. I mean, what was I going to DO with all those seeds? Well, my concerns were quickly put aside when my quartet of bagged seeds arrived. Describing the taste is tricky; the bag says they "have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and aroma that is enhanced by toasting." Me thinks Bob's Red Mill didn't know how to describe them either! I detect nothing sweet and notice an almost slightly smoky flavor. And I can say this: they've grown on me. I eat them straight, in cereal with milk, in homemade granola and added to baked goods. They're really quite versatile. I haven't made Tahini yet, but there's a recipe right on the package and one for Hummus and a third for cookies. Unhulled, i.e., brown sesame seeds have a higher Calcium content (16% RDA in 2 tbsp) than hulled, which is the primary reason I wanted these, but they also are a good source of Iron (13%) and Magnesium. They keep best refrigerated or frozen - and happily since I'm dealing with 4 pounds of product, the expiration date is two years off. I'm glad I bought these.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What You See is What You Get July 1, 2012

By Lynne

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It's sesame seed hull on, nicely packaged, great price, have bought before, will buy again. Get the white if you want unhulled.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Brown vs. White... December 26, 2011

By NYFB

This is not organic but it is brown seed. The nutritional labeling on Bob's Red Mill Brown seed is the same as White seed. That is not true since there is a difference between hulled and unhulled. I always purchase brown organic but if not available then I get it from Bob since although not organic, I trust Bob for not selling me GMO brown seed. Bob needs to redo their labelling since it is a misinformation claiming brown and white to have the same nutritional.

The mineral content of the hulled sesame seed compared to the unhulled sesame seed differs significantly, specifically when you compare iron and calcium. One tbsp serving of hulled sesame seeds contains 5 mg of calcium and 0.51 mg of iron,vs. unhulled sesame seeds contains 88 mg of calcium and 1.31 mg of iron. The fat primarily consists of the heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The hulled sesame seed is slightly higher in fat than the unhulled sesame seed because that portion of the seed has higher concentrations of fat. One tbsp serving of hulled sesame seeds contains 5 g of total fat, 0.7 g of saturated fat, 1.9 g of monounsaturated fat and 2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat vs. unhulled sesame seeds contains 4.5 g of total fat, 0.6 g of saturated fat, 1.6 g of monounsaturated fat and 1.9 g of polyunsaturated fat.

I have been consuming seeds for years. Unfortunately in the beginning not too many people knew (infact they still don't), even majority of physicians do not know that seeds like flax seed and sesame seed have no nutritional value unless;
1. Seeds are fresh, not old and rancid. Oils and supplements are worthless since goes rancid quickly,
2. Grinned and consumed within few days,
3. Kept in the freezer,
4. Kept in a dark place not exposed to light,
5.... ALWAYS GET ORGANIC UN-HULLED SEEDS THAT HAVE NUTRITIONAL VALUE SINCE HULLED SEEDS ARE EMPTY CALORIES, WORTHLESS...

I consumed those seeds in oil form and got no nutritional value till I learned the above pointers. I can not grind sesame seed in the grinder since it is so oily and ruins the grinder that I have to get a balancer and flaxseed is the best balancer. Regardless of that, I have to consume both seeds due to the high mineral content which is a necessity for my healthy diet. For years I have been doing blood test and my omega-3 has been much higher than the highest level required for my age, year after year. Although I consume fish, it is the flax seed that pushes my omega-3 higher.

I mix all of the ingredients with organic soy milk and consume it before my workouts on daily basis to feel full and have all the necessary vitamins and minerals without much spike in my glucose, fat or calories;
1. Sesame seed for calcium, protein, phytosterols and host of other minerals and vitamins,
2. Flax seed for omega-3 fatty acids with no cholesterol, to increase good cholesterol HDL,
3. Cocoa for antioxidants instead of eating chocolate with sugar and unnecessary additional additives,
4. Protein isolate for a complete amino acid chain without the fat, cholesterol and extra calories. Read more ›

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars not as good as others March 9, 2011

By warrior

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These are not as good as the others I purchased from Amazon (the ones that come in 3 glass jars). Seem to be dry!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding value February 4, 2011

By E. Waggoner

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Buying in bulk like this is an outstanding value. I purchased sesame seeds at the grocery store and payed $2 for just one half ounce!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Sesame Milk & Hummus March 14, 2013

By DD

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Glad to have found this product, and at such a great price. It is perfect for making sesame milk and homemade hummus.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Homemade Bumble Bars, anyone? March 6, 2013

By Heather

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So I bought these to make homemade bumble bars, which are made with normal light sesame seeds. The extra nutrition in the hulls here is a HUGE bonus - they don't taste tough or anything either, like flax seeds. I can't really tell the difference, outside of a pleasant nutty flavor addition. I'll buy these forever, lol.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars High quality, as usual with Bob's products! February 22, 2013

By David Wigginton

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These were of high quality. I have used them on top of some homemade bread. The flavor is wonderful! I never have to wonder of the quality if the product comes from Bob's!!!