Sesame seeds are one of the oldest condiment known to men, and one of the first crops to be processed for oil. The have been mentioned in many myths of many regions spanning from Hindu to Assyrian myths as well as prehistoric Arabian myths. The usage of sesame seeds in cooking can be traced backed to ancient Egypt, and evidence of this can be seen in ancient paintings showing Sesame seeds added to bread for cooking.
Sesame seeds are used in various cuisines. In many Asian cultures, they are added as a main ingredient to dishes to provide a crunchy and delicate taste to the dishes. Sesame seeds are still being added on top of the bread in the Middle East as a form of delicacy and fashion, and they are one of the main ingredients in tahini, sesame seed paste, and sweets such as Halva. Sesame seeds are added to food because they provide a nutty and crunchy taste, and their small and bright texture seems to be almost invisible in the dishes.
Sesame seeds are believed to be originating from India, and then introduced to the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. In the 17th century, sesame seeds were brought to the America through Africa. Now a days sesame seeds grows all around the world in tropical regions. At the moment, the largest commercial producers of sesame seeds are India, China and Mexico.
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