Tiny seeds used whole, pressed into oil and ground into tahini. People with a sesame allergy, and anyone whose profile says to avoid sesame.
Quick facts
| Type | Allergen |
|---|---|
| Often found in | Tahini, hummus and halva, Bread, bagels and crackers with seed toppings, Za’atar and other spice blends, Dressings, sauces and snack bars |
| Other names | Sesame seeds, Sesame oil, Tahini, Benne seeds, Gingelly oil |
Does sesame fit you?
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What is sesame?
Sesame is a seed used whole, as an oil and as tahini paste. It is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU. In the US it became the ninth major allergen on 1 January 2023.
Where is sesame found?
- Tahini, hummus and halva
- Bread, bagels and crackers with seed toppings
- Za’atar and other spice blends
- Dressings, sauces and snack bars
What other names does sesame use on labels?
Who looks out for sesame?
People with a sesame allergy, and anyone whose profile says to avoid sesame.
Yes. Sesame is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Diets and allergies
| Your profile | Sesame | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan | Fits you | It comes from a plant. |
| Vegetarian | Fits you | Sesame is not an animal ingredient. |
| Milk allergy / dairy-free | Fits you | Sesame is not a milk ingredient. |
| Gluten-free | Fits you | Sesame does not contain gluten. |
| Peanut allergy | Fits you | Sesame is not peanut. |
| Sesame allergy | Not for you | It is sesame. Also check “may contain sesame” warnings. |
| Egg allergy | Fits you | Sesame is not egg. |
| Soy allergy | Fits you | Sesame is not soy. |
| Avoiding caffeine | Fits you | Sesame does not contain caffeine. |
“Fits you” means sesame is not the thing that profile avoids. Packaged products can still carry a “may contain” warning, so always check the pack.
How does Bravoora check for sesame?
Bravoora looks for sesame and its other names in the ingredient list and in “may contain” statements, and never mixes the two up.
Questions about sesame
What is sesame?
Sesame is a seed used whole, as an oil and as tahini paste. It is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU. In the US it became the ninth major allergen on 1 January 2023.
Where is sesame found?
Tahini, hummus and halva, Bread, bagels and crackers with seed toppings, Za’atar and other spice blends, Dressings, sauces and snack bars.
What other names does sesame use on labels?
Sesame seeds, Sesame oil, Tahini, Benne seeds, Gingelly oil.
Is sesame a major allergen?
Yes. Sesame is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Is sesame vegan?
Yes. It comes from a plant.
Does sesame fit a sesame allergy profile?
No. It is sesame. Also check “may contain sesame” warnings.
How does Bravoora check for sesame?
Bravoora looks for sesame and its other names in the ingredient list and in “may contain” statements, and never mixes the two up.
General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
