Sesame
Sesame has a high content of natural antioxidants of great value. It is an excellent source of lecithin and calcium, and has a perfect balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. It has a high quantity of proteins, apart from being rich in methionine, an essential amino acid.
It has unsaturated fats which, together with its lecithin content, makes sesame seeds a food that contributes to reducing the blood cholesterol levels.
They are remarkable due to their very high levels of:
- Calcium, that participates in the bones and teeth formation.
- Iron, that plays numerous and important functions in the body.
- Zinc, a mineral that participates in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Tecnobotánica sesame seeds are suitable for celiac people and have Kosher Parve certification; besides, they are recommended by the Argentine Association of Naturist Doctors (Asociación Argentina de Médicos Naturistas).