Organic Sesame Seeds

Taste of Organic Sesame Seeds:

CADIA® Organic Whole Sesame Seeds are mildly nutty and faintly sweet, with a delicate crunch that holds up whether scattered raw or toasted. Their flavor is subtle straight from the jar and transforms entirely in a dry skillet — a few minutes over medium heat draws out the oils and turns them golden, fragrant, and noticeably richer. That toasted aroma is one of the most recognizable in global cooking, warm and rounded, closer to almond than to any spice. Small enough to distribute evenly and sturdy enough to stay crisp through baking, they add texture and quiet depth wherever they land.

Cadia® Made:

The pure, organic goodness and exceptional taste that comes only from genuine ingredients. You’ll taste the remarkable difference—a valued staple within our lineup of wholesome foods.

Cadia® Passion:

CADIA® 2.2 oz. Organic Whole Sesame Seeds are organically grown and sourced from around the world, non-irradiated and non-ETO. Packaged in a glass jar that keeps them fresh and protects the natural oils that give sesame its flavor. Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Kosher.

Uses for Organic Sesame Seeds:

Sesame seeds are a finishing ingredient with global reach. Sprinkle them over bread dough, dinner rolls, bagels, crackers, and pretzels before baking, or use them in homemade everything-bagel seasoning. They crust beautifully on seared tuna, salmon, chicken, and tofu, forming a toasted, crunchy exterior. In Asian cooking they’re indispensable — scattered over stir-fries, fried rice, ramen, soba, and sesame noodles, folded into dumpling fillings, or blended into dressings and dipping sauces alongside soy and rice vinegar. Toast and grind them with salt for a quick furikake or Japanese-style gomashio. Across the Middle East and Mediterranean they turn up in za’atar, on hummus and flatbreads, and ground into tahini for dips, sauces, and halva. Closer to home, they add crunch to salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, granola, energy bars, and cookies. A handful toasted and scattered over almost anything adds texture in seconds.

History of Sesame Seeds:

Sesame is among the oldest cultivated crops on earth, with archaeological evidence of its use stretching back more than four thousand years across the Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, and ancient Egypt, where it was pressed for oil and ground into paste long before it was a garnish. Prized for a hardiness that let it thrive in drought conditions where other crops failed, it spread along trade routes into Africa, China, and the Mediterranean, becoming foundational to cuisines across three continents. Today sesame turns up nearly everywhere — tahini and za’atar in the Middle East, gomashio and furikake in Japan, sesame-crusted breads across the Levant. CADIA® Organic Whole Sesame Seeds carry that long history into the modern kitchen, organically grown and ready for whatever you’re making.

Organic Sesame Seeds Testimonial:

“I toast a spoonful and put them on everything — noodles, salads, roasted broccoli. They’re fresh and actually taste like sesame, and the jar is a good size so I’m not buying them constantly.” – Yusuf A.

Country of Origin: USA