Pepperwood Organics
Unhulled Stone Ground Organic
Sesame Butter Nutritional Value & Health Benefits
There are very few foods in the world that can supply as much nutrition to our bodies as this one. It is truly a multi-vitamin superfood made from the most ancient and powerful seed on earth called Sesame. Below is a list of some of the essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids this superfood has to offer:
Ca
Calcium - Bones & Teeth protector.
Pepperwood’s whole tahini contains 7X the amount of Calcium than in milk making it one of the best foods for bone strengthening.
Calcium is the most common mineral found in the body. It is required for the formation and strengthening of bones and teeth. It is also crucial for other bodily functions like muscle contractions and blood clotting.
1946 mg | 195% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
Fe
Iron - The Meat Alternative.
Pepperwood’s whole tahini contains 7.25X the amount of Iron than in Red Meat making it one of the world’s best meat replacements.
Iron is an essential mineral for our bodies and the main reason we need it is that it helps to transport oxygen throughout the body
Iron is a critical component of hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to transport it throughout your body. Hemoglobin represents about two-thirds of the body’s iron. If you don't have enough iron, your body can't make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells. A lack of red blood cells is called ‘iron deficiency’ which we all know as Anemia.
20 mg | 132% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
Cu
Copper - Energy Booster
Copper is an essential trace mineral necessary for our survival. Most of the copper in the body is detected in the liver, heart, brain, skeletal muscle and kidneys. Copper helps with the formation of collagen, increases the absorption of iron and plays an essential role in energy generation.
4 mg | 213% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
P1
Protein - Strong Muscles
You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an essential building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Along with fat and carbohydrates, protein is a "macronutrient," which means the body needs comparatively large amounts of it.
60 gram | 122% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
W3
Omega 3 - Healthy Heart
Clinical data suggests that EPA and DHA, the two omega-3 fatty acids found in sesame and fish oil help reduce risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
866 mg | 173% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
W6
Omega 6 - Skin and Hair Growth
Along with omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids play a vital role in brain function, and healthy growth and development. As a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid, omega-6s help stimulates skin and hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the reproductive system.
52,440 mg | 524% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
Se
Selenium - Antioxidant Booster
Selenium can help counter coronary heart disease. It's thought that selenium can benefit heart health by its ability to fight inflammation, increase blood flow, reduce free radical oxidative tension, and help with antioxidant activity.
78 µg | 223% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
Mg
Magnesium - Healthy Nerve System
Magnesium activates hundreds of enzyme reactions in the body, turning to thousands of biochemical reactions happening on a continuous basis. Magnesium is crucial to nerve transmission, muscle contraction, blood coagulation, energy production, nutrient metabolism as well as bone and cell formation.
711 mg | 203% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
Mn
Manganese - Strong Bones
Some of the health benefits of manganese include its contribution to healthy bone structure, bone metabolism, and helping to create essential enzymes for building bones. It also acts as a coenzyme to assist metabolic activity in the human body.
3 mg | 67% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
P
Phosphorus - Strong Teeth
The majority of our body's phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth, which they help keep healthy. However, this mineral, found in grains, milk, and other protein-rich foods, also plays other important roles in the body.
114 mg | 11% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
Zn
Zinc - Overall Health
Zinc is a metal which is called an “essential trace element” because tiny amounts of zinc are necessary for human health. Zinc is used for treatment and prevention of zinc deficiency and its consequences, including stunted growth and acute diarrhea in children, and slow wound healing.
11 mg | 70% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
K
Potassium - Healthy Blood Pressure
Potassium's primary functions in the body including regulating fluid balance and controlling the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles. Potassium is an electrolyte that neutralizes the effects of sodium, helping to maintain a healthy blood pressure. It is also essential for sustaining acid-base balance.
944 mg | 27% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
Fi
Fiber - Improve blood sugar levels
'Soluble fiber,' found in sesame, oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and more, promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools.
Fiber also helps regulate blood sugar levels. In people with diabetes, fiber — particularly soluble fiber — can slow the absorption of sugar and help improve blood sugar levels. A healthy diet that includes insoluble fiber may also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
36 gram | 253% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
Trp
Tryptophan - Serotonin Booster
L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps the body make proteins and certain brain-signaling chemicals. Your body changes L-tryptophan into a brain chemical called serotonin. Serotonin helps control your mood and sleep.
1 mg | 405% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
B1
Thiamin - Energy Booster #1
Vitamin B1, thiamin, enables the body to use carbohydrates as energy. It is essential for glucose metabolism, and it plays a vital role in nerve, muscle, and heart function. Vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin, as are all vitamins of the B complex.
3 mg | 239% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
B2
Riboflavin - Energy Booster #2
Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body to convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. These B vitamins, often referred to as B-complex vitamins, also help the body metabolize fats and protein.
1 mg | 47% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
B3
Niacin - Healthy Circulation
Vitamin B3, also called Niacin helps to treat migraine headaches, circulation problems, and dizziness, and to reduce diarrhea associated with cholera. It is also good for lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
11 mg | 63% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
B5
Pantothenic Acid - Energy booster
Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, help the body convert carbohydrates into glucose, which the body uses to produce energy. These B vitamins often referred to as B complex vitamins, also help the body utilize fats and protein.
2 mg | 25% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
B6
Pyridoxine - Healthy nervous system
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble nutrient that is part of the B vitamin family. B6 vitamins, help support adrenal function, calm and maintain a healthy nervous system and are essential for critical metabolic processes.
1 mg | 38% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini
B9
Folic Acid - Cell Rejuvenation
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that is commonly found in foods such as sesame, dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and more. Folic acid helps your body produce and support new cells, and helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.
213 mg | 43% Dv
For 1 Cup of Pepperwood
Organics Whole Tahini