White Hulled Sesame Seeds

In the U.S., white hulled sesame seeds often adorn the tops of breads, hamburger buns, bagels, and many baked goods. In addition to adding an aesthetic appeal, they also impart a delightful and soft nutty flavor.

White hulled sesame seeds are also great in cereals, spreads, hummus, granola, candy, and crackers and also sprinkled onto salads, fish dishes and even soups!

White hulled sesame seeds are also delicious when toasted; the process really enhances their flavor.

Cuisines from Japan (sushi), China (dim sum), and many Indian, Cuban, Korean, and Middle Eastern dishes (tahini and halvah) often rely on white hulled sesame seeds (and also other varieties) for their unique flavors and textures, not to mention the wonderful nutritional benefits.

And speaking of nutritional benefits, this tiny seed is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy oils.

White hulled sesame seeds are known to be high in important minerals like iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and calcium.

In addition, they contain thiamine (vitamin B1) and tocopherol (vitamin E) and are a source of protein.

As you can see, white hulled sesame seeds are a wonderful addition to so many types of foods.

Sesame Seed Plants and Harvesting

Sesame seed crops are harvested between September and April.

The plants (typically between two and four feet tall) produce lovely white to purplish-pink flowers, which mature into pods containing these wonderful edible seeds.

When the pod is ready, it bursts open and the seeds can get scattered, so sesame seed pods are typically harvested manually before they're even ripe.

The seeds come in a variety of colors, from black, brown and red to yellow and white.

What is Hulling and Why is it Done?

Sesame seeds have a thin shell (or husk) which is usually removed. This process, known as hulling, improves the digestibility of sesame seeds.

Hulled white sesame seeds are typically softer than unhulled white sesame seeds, and they're usually tastier, too.

These are the seeds we carry here at Cooperative Purchasers.

Interesting Facts about Sesame Seeds

• Most of the sesame seed crops in the United States are grown in Texas.


• Much of the white hulled sesame seeds imported from Mexico to the United States is purchased by McDonald's for their hamburger buns.


• Sesame seeds are credited as one of the earliest condiments.


• Women of ancient Babylon would eat halva, a mixture of sesame seeds with honey, because they believed it would preserve youth and foster beauty.


• Roman soldiers ate halva for strength and energy.


• Sesame seed oil is often used as a drug delivery medium in gel capsules.


• World production of sesame seeds is approximately 2.5 million tons... now that's a lot of white hulled sesame!

Sesame Seed Storage

Be sure to store your order of white hulled sesame seeds in a cool, dry place for maximum freshness.

White hulled sesame seeds will stay fresh longer if they're airtight and refrigerated.

Order White Hulled Sesame Seeds

Cooperative Purchasers is pleased to supply quality white hulled sesame seeds at wholesale prices.

We currently carry quantities of 25 and 50 pound bags of the freshest and best quality seeds.

Just say those famous magic words and let our knowledgable service staff help you with your white hulled sesame seed order... "Open Sesame!"

Contact us for details.