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What Are Benne Seeds: Learn About Benne Seeds For Planting

What Are Benne Seeds: Learn About Benne Seeds For Planting

Last Modified May 19, 2017 By Staff Writer

The benne (or sesame) seed has long been a staple in the traditional foodways of the South Carolina lowcountry. Most people here, especially tourists, first encounter this delicious seed in the benne wafer—sweet, crunchy, bite-sized discs that one finds everywhere in and around Charleston. In recent years, however, historically-minded chefs have been using benne in a wide variety of dishes, from pastries to main courses, in the effort to restore the tiny seed to its former place as a staple of lowcountry cuisine.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chances are, you already know about benne seeds, which are more commonly known as sesame seeds. Benne is simply the African name for sesame
  • Sesame seeds are a great source of minerals, including copper, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc and selenium. They are also rich in vitamin B and E, protein, and fiber
  • Sesame plant is a drought tolerant annual that grows in most soil types, but thrive in fertile soil with a neutral pH, and do best in full sunlight

“Is there a difference between benne seeds and sesame seeds? Not a bit. Benne is simply the African name for sesame (Sesamum indicum).”

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sesame-plant/planting-benne-seeds.htm

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