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The Nutrients in Raw & Roasted Sesame Seeds

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Shelly Morgan

Whether you are a fan of sesame candy such as the creamy halvah and sweet sesame brittle, or merely enjoy a sprinkle of seeds on your bagels, sesame seeds can be nutritionally significant if you eat a lot of them.

Shelly Morgan has been writing and editing for over 25 years for various medical and scientific publications. Although she began her professional career in pharmacological research, Morgan turned to patent law where she specialized in prosecuting patents for medical devices. She also writes about renal disease and hypertension for several nonprofits aimed at educating and supporting kidney patients.