Sesame Seed is commonly referred to as 'Till' in India, and is used in various forms, even in making of vines and beverages and sweet dishes, especially during winters. Sesame oil seeds are considered to grant heat to the body and are popularly used to do away chills. The sesame seeds are ground and processed to make various snacks all over the world. Sesame oil is massaged to relieve pain in joints and muscles. Natural Seasame Seeds are rich in calcium, protein and B-Vitamins. Sesame seeds burst forth from the ripe seed-pods of the sesame plant with a shattering explosion, hence the term "open sesame Black ,Brown and White Sesame Seeds are the hulled seeds which may be either black or golden brown.

White sesame seeds find use in bakery products. They are used because they need not be processed and can be consumed directly. Black sesame seeds are mainly used for medicinal purposes as they have 60 percent more calcium than hulled seeds. For sesame oil extraction, brown coloured seeds are made use of. The non-hulled seeds are also widely used in candies, cereals, granola, baked items, etc.

Sesame seeds are known for their aroma. They are, therefore, used in many cuisines. Sesame seeds are often sprinkled over bread and cakes and used as an ingredient in the Middle Eastern confectionary halva. Tahini is another popular Middle Eastern dish that uses sesame seeds. In Mexico, the oil extracted from the seeds is used for cooking purposes. Sesame seeds are used in many Japanese, Chinese, and Korean preparations.