Till White
· Common Name: Safaid Till
· English Name: White Sesame
· Urdu Name: تل سفید
· Scientific Name: Sesamum indicum
· Halal
· Vegetarian
Description
Till White are tiny, oil-rich seeds. These are rich in healthy fats, protein, and vital micronutrients, including calcium. These are perfect for cooking as a flavorful ingredient in garnishing breads, making laddoos, or simply toasted and sprinkled over salads. These seeds are known to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that have a major role in a variety of cardiovascular diseases. These are also used in promoting hair health, improving skin tone, supporting bone health, and aiding digestion. The primary difference between Till Black and Till White is that Till Black is unhulled (with the outer layer intact), while Till White is hulled (the outer casing is removed). This distinction gives them different flavors, textures, and nutritional content. It is further noted that higher levels of lignans and antioxidants are in the outer hull of Till Black.
Healthy Daily Serving Size
1 Tablespoonful (9 grams) daily contains 50 calories.
Key Nutrients in 9 Grams of Till White
The exact composition varies greatly depending on the plant sources and geographical location, collection time, and processing methodologies. The usual composition is.
· Fat: 2 grams.
· Protein: 1.5 grams.
· Carbohydrates: 1 gram.
· Dietary Fiber: 0.5 gram.
· Vitamin B1: 0.07 milligram.
· Vitamin B2: 0.02 milligram.
· Vitamin B3: 0.41 milligram.
· Vitamin B5: 0.01 milligrams.
· Vitamin B6: 0.07 milligram.
· Vitamin B9: 8.73 micrograms.
· Vitamin E: 0.02 milligrams.
· Vitamin K: Negligible.
· Vitamin A: Less than 1 IU.
· Vitamin C: Negligible Amount.
· Calcium: 10 milligrams.
· Iron: 0.1 milligram.
· Manganese: 0.02 milligram.
· Copper: 0.04 milligram.
· Potassium: 3 milligrams.
· Lignans: Compounds like sesamin, sesamolin, and sesamol are present, with hulled seeds containing higher amounts.
· Phytosterols: These plant compounds are also found in sesame seeds.
· Antioxidants: Sesame seeds are a good source of various antioxidants.
· Fatty Acids: These are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic acid and linoleic acid.
