Sambandhi Sesame Seeds

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The Sambandhi brand of sesame seeds from the trusted house of Idhayam comes with a one hundred percent guarantee of purity.

Cleaning is a major issue with regard to sesame seeds. They are so small that it is very difficult to rid them of sand, mud and stones. Even the sharpest eyes find it next to impossible to spot foreign particles that mimic the shape and size of the seeds themselves. Manually cleaned sesame seeds, and even those processed with the help of conventional technology, are never completely clean.

The Idhayam Group uses top-end imported machinery to clean the tiny sesame seeds and remove even the tiniest dust particles and other foreign matter from them.

Drying is another crucial step in the processing sesame seeds. Because of their high unsaturated fat content, the seeds will go rancid if they contain even the faintest trace of moisture. Extreme care is taken to ensure that the Sambandhi sesame seeds are perfectly dry, and they thus have a longer shelf life.

They are perfectly graded and sorted too, to give the highest value to consumers.

The Sambandhi brand of sesame seeds comes in convenient packs of 50gms and 100 gms.

With Sambandhi, you’re sure of quality!

Speak sweetly with the sesame seed

‘TilgulGhya Goad Goad Bola’ goes a Marathi greeting during the auspicious occasion of MakarSankaranthi. Guests are traditionally offered laddus made of Til or Sesame Seeds with these words, which translate as: ‘Eat Sesame Laddus and Utter Sweet Words’. The implication is, let past quarrels and differences be forgotten once you eat these sweet laddus, and let us be good friends.

The names people call it:

In Sanskrit, it is called Tila. In Bengali, Hindi and Marathi it is called Til, while in Kannada and Malayalam it is Ellu, and in Telugu, Nuvvulu. The Latin name for the plant is SesamumIndicum.

What it looks like:

It is a flowering plant, flourishing in tropical climates. The tiny, pear-shaped seeds of the plant are among those richest in oil content among seeds. They range in colour from ivory to black. Sesame seeds are widely used in cooking across the globe.

The makers and users:

Burma is the largest producer of sesame according to the latest available data, while India is the largest exporter and Japan the biggest importer.
In India, the best known brand-name for sesame seeds is Sambandhi, from the Idhayam Group.

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Speak sweetly with the sesame seed

December 31, 2012, 1:34 am

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‘TilgulGhya Goad Goad Bola’ goes a Marathi greeting during the auspicious occasion of MakarSankaranthi. Guests are traditionally offered laddus made of Til or Sesame Seeds with these words, which translate as: ‘Eat Sesame Laddus and Utter Sweet Words’. The implication is, let past quarrels and differences be forgotten once you eat these sweet laddus, and let us be good friends.

The names people call it:

In Sanskrit, it is called Tila. In Bengali, Hindi and Marathi it is called Til, while in Kannada and Malayalam it is Ellu, and in Telugu, Nuvvulu. The Latin name for the plant is SesamumIndicum.

What it looks like:

It is a flowering plant, flourishing in tropical climates. The tiny, pear-shaped seeds of the plant are among those richest in oil content among seeds. They range in colour from ivory to black. Sesame seeds are widely used in cooking across the globe.

The makers and users:

Burma is the largest producer of sesame according to the latest available data, while India is the largest exporter and Japan the biggest importer.
In India, the best known brand-name for sesame seeds is Sambandhi, from the Idhayam Group.

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December 31, 2012, 1:40 am

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The sesame was the first oil crop cultivated by man, as far as present knowledge goes. A lump of it was found during excavations at Harappa. Historians and archeologists have found references to the use of sesame seeds in the ancient Egyptian and Babylonian cultures too.

Myth and Legend:

The sesame plant figures largely in myth and legend, and is mentioned in the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures.

According to Assyrian legend, the God, at a pre-creation get-together, drank sesame wine.

In Hindu mythology, the sesame is believed to have sprouted from the droplets of sweat which fell to earth from Lord Vishnu. It is also associated with his consort, Goddess Lakshmi, who presides over Good Luck and Wealth.

It also figures as the magic password in the Arabian Nights story of Ali Baba, giving him entry into the cave of treasures.

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Sesame is a survivor. It can grow with very little water, and hence survives even in drought seasons. On the other hand, excessive water doesn’t trouble it too much either, though in both cases, output is lower than when it receives just the right amount of water.

There are many, many varieties of sesame, a lot of them in the wild.

The seeds grow in pods, which burst only when they are fully ripe. Since this occurs at different times, farmers generally harvest the pods before bursting and store them until they ripen and open up.

Processing and Storage

The seeds being so flat and tiny, they are difficult to dry. So, care is taken to harvest them in as dry a condition as possible.

Once harvested, the seeds have to be cleaned and hulled. This is easier said than done, because they are so small. It is extremely time-consuming, not to mention back-breaking, to clean the seeds manually. Even the sharpest eye can fail to spot gravel and small stones that are the exact colour and shape of the seeds themselves. Also, the seeds could be of different sizes and colour after processing. The best quality sesame is that which is of uniform colour and size, and is perfectly clean.

Modern technology, such as the German-made Buhler machines used by the Idhayam Group, ensures absolute purity in packaged sesame seeds. The Sambandhi brand of sesame seeds can be used with complete confidence, straight from the pack, for all culinary needs.

Seeds of Power

December 31, 2012, 1:47 am

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Sesame seeds are rich storehouses of protein and calcium and are thus a common source of human nutrition.

Nutritional Value

• It is high in caloric content, due mainly to fats, but it also contains, minerals like copper, magnesium and calcium. Some nutritionists say a handful of sesame seeds provides as much calcium as a glass of milk does. So it is especially useful for those with lactose intolerance. Sesame seeds are also rich in antioxidants and vitamins, including those under the B-Complex umbrella.

• They have a high content of the mono-unsaturated fatty acid called oleic acid, which reduces the LDL or “bad cholesterol” component in blood and increases HDL or “good cholesterol.”

• The proteins and amino acids in sesame seeds promote healthy growth, and are specially good for children.

Health Benefits

The various ingredients in the composition of sesame seeds make them useful in building strong bones, easing the symptoms and frequency of debilitating migraine headaches, and strengthening the nervous system. Sesame seeds are also used to tone the skin and keep it healthy, aid respiration, treat and prevent worm-infestation of the digestive tract, regulate blood pressure and promote cardiac health. Some of its constituents, like sesamin and sesamolin are thought to deter the growth of malignant cells and sesame is therefore used in alternative or complementary cancer treatment.

Traditional medicine gives it an important role in treating menstrual problems and in providing additional nutrition to expectant mothers.

It’s Good to Eat!

December 31, 2012, 2:14 am

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Sesame seeds are used in both Western and Eastern cuisine. It is either used whole, or as a paste, and suits both sweet and savoury dishes.

“The seeds, sprinkled on breads, buns, cookies and even cakes, give these baked goodies a rich, nutty flavour and a nice crunch as well.”

In Japan too, the seeds are sprinkled on sushi, gomashio and salads, while in China it is used in dim sums and sesame seed balls. Sesame is used liberally in Vietnamese & Korean cooking as well. Elsewhere in the world too sesame seeds are important cooking ingredients. In Africa, it is used in soups and chutneys.

The famous Tahini of the Arab cuisine is made of ground sesame seeds, and the Tahini itself is one of the main ingredients of the hummus served with kubbus as a rich dip. The seeds are also ground and used in confectioneries like the halva.

Most Indian kitchens stock sesame seeds as they are used in a variety of ways in everyday cooking as well as in cooking for special occasions. They are used in salads in the north eastern States, and in Rajasthan, the til-patti is a delicacy made of sesame seeds bound by a wafer-thin layer of sugar syrup. It is the main ingredient in the highly nutritious sesame seed balls called Ellunda, Yellundai or Tilgul in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and elsewhere. These are made with jaggery or sugar syrup.

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December 31, 2012, 2:15 am

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The sesame seed is a fabulous example of the old adage that good things come in small packages! It is so full of goodness that the Vedas mention it as one of the offerings that particularly please the gods.

Because of their high nutritional value and immense health benefits, sesame seeds are must-haves in homes across the world.

For the Idhayam Group, only the best is good enough. The finest sesame seeds are sourced for its Sambandhi brand, processed with state-of-the-art technology and expertly packed to retain all nature’s goodness in its purest form.