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'''Sesame seeds''' are sometimes added to [[breads]], including [[bagels]] and the tops of [[hamburger]] buns. Sesame seeds may be baked into crackers, often in the form of sticks. Sesame seeds are also sprinkled onto some sushi style foods. Whole seeds are found in many [[salads]] and baked snacks as well in Japan. Tan and black sesame seed varieties are roasted and used for making the flavouring [[gomashio]]. In Greece seeds are used in cakes, while in Togo, seeds are a main soup ingredient. The seeds are also eaten on bread in Sicily and France (called "ficelle sésame", sesame thread). About one third of the sesame crop imported by the United States from Mexico is purchased by McDonald's for their sesame seed buns. | '''Sesame seeds''' are sometimes added to [[breads]], including [[bagels]] and the tops of [[hamburger]] buns. Sesame seeds may be baked into crackers, often in the form of sticks. Sesame seeds are also sprinkled onto some sushi style foods. Whole seeds are found in many [[salads]] and baked snacks as well in Japan. Tan and black sesame seed varieties are roasted and used for making the flavouring [[gomashio]]. In Greece seeds are used in cakes, while in Togo, seeds are a main soup ingredient. The seeds are also eaten on bread in Sicily and France (called "ficelle sésame", sesame thread). About one third of the sesame crop imported by the United States from Mexico is purchased by McDonald's for their sesame seed buns. | ||
Ground and processed, the seeds can also be used in sweet confections. Sesame seeds can be made into a paste called [[tahini]] (used in various ways, including in [[hummus]]) and a Middle Eastern confection called halvah. In India, sections of the Middle East, and East Asia, popular treats are made from sesame mixed with [[honey]] or syrup and roasted (called | Ground and processed, the seeds can also be used in sweet confections. Sesame seeds can be made into a paste called [[tahini]] (used in various ways, including in [[hummus]]) and a Middle Eastern confection called halvah. In India, sections of the Middle East, and East Asia, popular treats are made from sesame mixed with [[honey]] or syrup and roasted (called pasteli in Greece). | ||
Sesame seeds are a key ingredient in [[za'atar]], a spice mixture that originates in the Middle East. | Sesame seeds are a key ingredient in [[za'atar]], a spice mixture that originates in the Middle East. | ||
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