What is sesame milk?
Sesame milk is a plant-based drink made by soaking sesame seeds in water, blending, and straining. It is dairy-free and has a nutty, slightly bitter taste. Sesame is a major food allergen in the U.S., so people allergic to sesame must avoid it.
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What is sesame milk?
Sesame milk is a non-dairy drink made from sesame seeds. You soak the seeds, blend them with water and strain out the pulp. It is naturally free of lactose and dairy.
How is sesame milk made?
- Soak the seeds (recipes range from about 30 minutes to overnight), then drain and rinse.
- Blend with about 4 cups of water in many recipes; many recipes add pitted dates or another sweetener, vanilla or a pinch of salt.
- Strain through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth.
Recipes vary, so this is general guidance, not an official method.
What does it taste like?
Nutty and earthy; some recipes warn that unhulled seeds can taste bitter, so they use hulled seeds. Sweeteners and vanilla soften it.
Is sesame milk a good source of calcium?
Sesame seeds contain calcium, but the amount in a homemade drink depends on the seeds and how much you use, and no official figure exists for homemade sesame milk. Claims that it has several times the calcium of cow’s milk are unsupported here. Fortified store-bought plant milks state their calcium on the label.
Sesame allergy
The FDA lists sesame as the ninth major food allergen in the U.S., with labeling required since January 1, 2023. Anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid it completely.
How long does it keep?
Homemade sesame milk has no preservatives. Keep it refrigerated and use it within about 3 to 4 days, a figure from home recipes, not an official limit.
How does it compare?
| Milk | Taste | Allergen note |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame | Nutty, earthy | Sesame |
| Almond | Light, nutty | Tree nut |
People also ask
What is sesame milk made of?
Sesame seeds and water, usually with a sweetener or flavoring.
Is sesame milk dairy-free?
Yes. It contains no milk, but it is a sesame allergen.
Does sesame milk taste bitter?
It can, especially with unhulled seeds. Some recipes use hulled seeds and a sweetener.
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