SESAME

Sesame was recently added to the top allergens in the US, requiring food labeling and making sesame the 9th most common food allergy among children and adults.

Sesame seeds are a common ingredient in cuisines around the world, from baked goods to sushi. Several reports suggest that sesame allergies have increased significantly worldwide over the past two decades.

Sesame seeds are a wonderful food that is rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are added to many foods to give a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture.

Common symptoms associated with Sesame

• Hives or rash
• Itching
• Nasal congestion
• Wheezing or shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal pain or discomfort
• Diarrhea

Foods that may contain Sesame

• Asian cuisine
• Breakfast cereals
• Granola and muesli bars
• Candy
• Crackers
• Salad dressings
• Soups
• Sauces, gravies, and marinades
• Falafel
• Hummus
• Baba ghanoush
• Breadcrumbs
• Margarine
• Pasteli
• Goma-dofu
• Stir fry
• Flavored rice Noodles and risotto
• Shish kebabs
• Rice cakes
• Processed meat and sausage
• Sushi
• Vegetarian burgers
• Tempeh
• Baked goods (such as cakes, bagels, muffins, pastries, buns, and breads)
• Chips (including tortilla chips, pita chips, and bagel chips)
• Snacks (such as pretzels, protein bars, and trail mix)

Other items that may contain Sesame 

• Cosmetics
• Lip balms
• Soaps
• Lotions
• Ointments
• Moisturizing creams
• Eye products
• Medications
• Nutritional Supplements
• Pet Food
• Lubricants

Other names for Sesame

• Benne, benne seed, and benniseed
• Gingelly and gingelly oil
• Gomasio (sesame salt)
• Halvah
• Sesame flour
• Sesame oil
• Sesame paste
• Sesame salt
• Sesame seed
• Sesamol
• Sesamum indicum
• Sesemolina
• Sim sim
• Tahini, tahina, and tehina
• Til