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Husked Sesame Seed

Low concern

Whole seed, nutritious source of fat, protein, calcium, magnesium. Sesame is a major US food allergen (added in 2023 under FASTER Act); reactions can be severe.

Found in

56 products

What it is

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) with the outer hull removed.

Whole seed used as topping, ingredient, or pressed for oil and tahini.

Why it's flagged

sesame is a major FDA allergen

What regulators actually say

"Beginning January 1, 2023, sesame is the 9th major food allergen recognized by the United States."

FDA — fda.gov

"Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried — calcium 975 mg per 100 g."

USDA FoodData Central — fdc.nal.usda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Sesame is a major food allergen requiring labeling (FASTER Act, eff. 2023).

European Union — EFSA

Sesame seeds are listed allergens (Reg. 1169/2011 Annex II).

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