Foods You Didn’t Know Contain Sesame
Sesame is a plant that produces edible seeds and can be present in a variety of foods. The number of individuals with a Sesame Allergies has increased in recent years. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe so it is important for individuals with a sesame allergy to know what foods may contain sesame.
Sesame seeds, pastes and oils are a hidden ingredient in many foods.
Here’s a list of foods that you might not be aware contain sesame and therefore should be avoided if you have a Sesame Allergy.
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Halvah (a sweet confection)
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Tempeh
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Processed meats, such as sausage
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Baked goods: Bagels, Rolls, Burger Buns, breadsticks, breads
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Crackers
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Crisps/Chips
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Turkish cake
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Dressing, sauces and dips
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Gravy
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Hummus
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Sim sim
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Falafel
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Sushi
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Tahini, Tahina, Tehina
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Vegetarian burgers
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Herbs, including herbal teas
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Flavoured rice, noodles, risotto, shish kebabs, stews, and stir fry
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Granola and protein bars
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Til Chikki
Sesame ingredients can also be listed as:
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Benne, benne seed, benniseed
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Gingelly, gingelly oil
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Sesame flour
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Sesame oil*
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Sesame paste
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Sesame salt
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Gomasio (sesame salt)
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Sesame seed
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Sesamol
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Sesamum indicum
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Sesemolina
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Til seeds
This is not a complete list of all of the foods that may contain this allergen, we will continue to add to it through your recommendations so let us know what other foods you have come across in your area that directly contain or may contain this allergen in the comments below or through our social media pages.
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