Arde Sesame contains large amounts of fat. However, only 2 grams of the 16 grams of fat in two tablespoons is saturated fat; the rest is unsaturated fat, which is good for your heart and overall health. Arde Sesame contain more phytosterols than other nuts and seeds. These compounds are important for lowering cholesterol and fighting cancer. Some unsaturated fats also have anti-inflammatory properties and are linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases.
Arde Sesame are a great source of phosphorus and manganese, two minerals that play an important role in bone health. They are also rich in thiamine (vitamin B1) and vitamin B6, which play a major role in energy production. Consuming sesame seeds is preferable to sesame seeds because many of the nutrients in Arde Sesame are not absorbed due to the hard outer layer of the seed.