{"id":5453,"date":"2022-02-23T10:10:50","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T10:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=5453"},"modified":"2022-03-05T17:45:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-05T17:45:25","slug":"hulled-vs-unhulled-sesame-seeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/hulled-vs-unhulled-sesame-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Hulled vs Unhulled Sesame Seeds Difference Comparison (with Table)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re looking to cook a dish using sesame seeds as a primary ingredient, then you may be wondering whether you should use hulled or unhulled sesame seeds. Or maybe you weren\u2019t even aware there was a difference between the two types of seeds! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difference Between Hulled vs Unhulled Sesame Seeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main difference between hulled and unhulled sesame seeds is the presence or absence of the hull, also called a shell or husk. Unhulled seeds are prepared in their natural state with their shells intact, while hulled seeds have their shells removed before use.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hull itself contains more micronutrients overall. The flavor, however, is slightly bitter and therefore not preferred by everyone. On the other hand, the hulled variety of sesame seeds lose some micronutrients but are more versatile in their uses, as they do not taste as bitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People all over the world use both kinds of sesame seeds in their cuisine in different ways. You can sprinkle them on top of a dish, such as chicken wings or pork. You can bake them into and on top of bread with other herbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can ground them into a paste to make tahini\u2013a major ingredient in hummus and baba ganoush. You can also separate the oil and use that to make delicious, Chinese restaurant-style fried rice. There are just so many possibilities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
 <\/td>Appearance<\/td>Flavor<\/td>Macronutrients<\/td>Micronutrients<\/td>Considerations<\/td><\/tr>
Unhulled Sesame Seeds<\/td>Brown, red, yellow, black, tan<\/td>Nutty, slightly bitter<\/td>Higher in calories, fat, protein, and fiber<\/td>Higher in calcium, iron, and dietary folate<\/td>Higher in oxalic acid (oxalates), may need to avoid if prone to kidney stones<\/td><\/tr>
Hulled Sesame Seeds<\/td>White<\/td>Nutty, earthy, buttery<\/td>Lose some fat and fiber content with hulling<\/td>Higher in vitamin A<\/td>Loss of some micronutrients in shell<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Can You Substitute Hulled for Unhulled Sesame Seeds (and Vice Versa)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The short answer is that, yes, you definitely can. Just as you can substitute hulled sesame seeds for unhulled sesame seeds, you can substitute unhulled sesame seeds for hulled sesame seeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nutritional content and overall flavor are similar enough that you don\u2019t need to run out and buy a new batch if you happen to have the \u201cwrong\u201d seed on hand. Nevertheless, there are a few things you\u2019ll want to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n