Adds a mild, nutty flavor. The whole seeds are enhanced by lightly toasting before use. They are ready when they start to jump 
 
Found in numerous cuisines and are an incredibly versatile ingredient. You can add them to breads, buns and cakes; sprinkle them on sushi;  put them in marinades; roast or toast them; grind them into a paste to make tahini; add them to sauces—the list goes on and on. this tiny seed is full of flavor, crunch, and even health benefits. The scientific name for sesame seed is Sesamum indicum. The name sesame seed comes from the Greek word sesamon. It is used frequently in Middle Eastern, Asian, Mediterranean, and northern African cooking. You will find that sesame oil is an extremely important ingredient for some countries, with Japan being the country with the highest interest in importing the oil. Sesame seeds have 45-65% fixed oil which is predominantly made up of olein. There is no volatile oil content in sesame seeds.