1 / 5Wholefood Earth Organic Black Sesame Seeds, 1 kg
Wholefood Earth Organic Black Sesame Seeds are supplied in a 1 kg pack. The listing describes complete seeds with a nutty, creamy taste and crisp texture, for sprinkling, roasting and use in cooking or baking.
At a glance
- Listed as organic, complete black sesame seeds with no added oil, fat or salt claimed.
- The listing describes a nutty, creamy taste and crisp texture, and says the seeds mix and roast readily.
- Suggested uses include salads, stir-fries, breads, hummus, yoghurt and smoothies.
- Manufacturer states Wholefood Earth is certified organic and has a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- A 1 kg pack suits regular cooking and baking where sesame is used as a topping or ingredient.
- Versatile use suggestions cover both savoury dishes and smoothies or yoghurt.
- The product is listed as organic and without added oil, fat or salt.
Technical specifications
6 specifications| Brand | Wholefood Earth |
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| Product type | Organic black sesame seeds |
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| Dimensions listed | 30 x 5 x 30 cm; 1 kg |
| Country of origin | India |
| Ingredients | OrganicSesameSeeds Black |
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| Allergen notice | MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF NUTS, PEANUTS, CEREALS CONTAINING GLUTEN & SOYA |
What to know before buying
- The package allergen warning says it may contain traces of nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten and soya. Read the packaging if you have allergies or dietary requirements. The listing describes the ingredient as organic sesame seeds but does not provide further certification details for this particular pack.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Cooks and bakers who use black sesame in salads, stir-fries, breads, hummus or as a topping.
- Buyers looking for a larger pack of organic sesame seeds for repeated use.
- People who want sesame to add a described nutty flavour and crisp texture to foods.
Less suited to
- Anyone who needs confirmation that the product is free from traces of nuts, peanuts, gluten-containing cereals or soya.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
80% 80% - 4 stars
10% 10% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
4% 4%
Aggregate ratings are largely positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller spread of lower ratings shows that experiences are not uniform. The ratings do not explain why customers responded as they did, so they cannot confirm the claimed flavour, texture or performance in cooking.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the ingredients?
The listing gives the ingredient as organic black sesame seeds. It also warns that traces of nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten and soya may be present.
How can these seeds be used?
Suggested uses include sprinkling on salads and stir-fries, adding to breads and hummus, or blending into smoothies. The listing also says they can be roasted.
Where are the seeds listed as coming from?
The product details state India as the country of origin.
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