[skilletlicker]

I haven't kept sesame seeds on hand because the ones from the spice isle seemed dehydrated and flavorless. This morning I noticed a 12 ounce bag of organic unhulled sesame seeds and bought them on impulse.

My questions are about the meaning and consequence of "unhulled" seeds.

1. Does hull mean shell?
2. Can they be used as is for a topping when baking bread?
3. What applications, if any, should one not use unhulled seeds.
4. Is freezer storage helpful and appropriate?

[mudbug]

Curious... did you ask these questions of the people who had them for sale?

You can use them just as you would regular hulled sesame seeds. They'll last longer because they do have their natural protection. If sprinkling for a topping it's a matter of aesthetics so people tend to used hulled seeds if they're used to go on top.

[skilletlicker]

Originally Posted by mudbug

Curious... did you ask these questions of the people who had them for sale?...

Thanks for the information.
I bought them at the largest supermarket in the neighborhood and, although the checkout girl might have known, there was a line behind me. I did pose the question on the "contact us" page of the Arrowhead Mills web-site.