Did You Know?

Sesame seeds are one of the oldest seeds!

How Seeds Grow

Seeds need sun, water, and soil to grow.

What We Make

We can make oil and snacks from seeds.

What sesame Does

Sesame seeds are good for health.

They add taste to food and snacks.

People use sesame oil for cooking.

Sesame is used in many cultures.

They can be ground into a paste.

Sesame seeds can be sweet or salty.

More About sesame

Sesame has been grown for a long time. It is one of the first plants people used for food. It comes from warm places like Africa and India. Now, it grows in many parts of the world.

We see sesame in our food every day. It is in bread, snacks, and even candy. Many people like the taste of sesame seeds. They are fun to eat!

In the future, more people will learn about sesame. It is good for our health and tasty too. Sesame can help us make new foods!

How Topics Connect

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What Do These Words Mean?

genus:A group of related plants or animals.
naturalized:To grow in a place where it is not originally from.
cultivated:Grown or raised by people.
edible:Safe to eat.
production:The amount made or grown.