Sesame seeds are very small, typically 3-4mm long and 2mm wide.
Here's a more detailed description:
- Size: Tiny, measuring only a few millimeters in length and width.
- Shape: Small and flat, often described as teardrop-shaped or oval.
- Color: They come in various colors. While the most common is off-white or tan after hulling, they can also be found in red, grey, and black varieties. The color depends on the variety of sesame plant.
- Texture: They are smooth and slightly oily to the touch.
- Appearance (Hulled vs. Unhulled): Sesame seeds are extracted as shelled seeds and must be hulled from their darker shells. Hulled sesame seeds have the colors mentioned above. Unhulled seeds retain their darker shells and have a more pronounced flavor.
In short, sesame seeds are small, flat seeds that come in a range of colors from off-white to black, depending on the variety and whether they are hulled or unhulled.
