Small seeds, big taste! It's a power house of nutrients with a big, rich nutty flavour. Sesame seeds are frequently used as a topping for breads such as bagels, hamburger and hotdog buns, or in crackers. In Japan, black sesame seeds are used as a garnish for sushi and are ground to a powder for a flavourful condiment. In both Japan and India, black sesame seeds are also used in salads and sweets. Sesame seeds are used to make sweets such as brittles or sweet pastes such as halva.