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Sesame seeds are minute, oval seeds with a nutty, sweet flavour and an amazing crunch. Depending upon the variety they are found in various colours like red, black, white. Black sesame seeds are slightly bitter than the white variety. Seeds may help reduce heart disease risk factors, including elevated triglyceride and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels. Sesame seeds are a good source of thiamine, niacin, and vitamin B6, which are necessary for proper cellular function and metabolism. The seeds are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, which comprises of up to 50 % of fatty acids in them. Sesame seeds may help reduce heart disease risk factors, including elevated triglyceride and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels.