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Flax Seed (also known as flax or linseed), Linum usitatissimum, is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is a crop cultivated in cooler regions of the world. Flaxseed is found in all kinds of today's foods from crackers to frozen waffles to oatmeal. Although flaxseed contains all sorts of healthy components, it owes its primary healthy reputation to four of them:Flaxseeds are High in Antioxidants (Lignans). Flaxseed contains 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods.

Sesame is grown mainly for its oil-rich seeds, which come in a variety of colors, from cream-white to charcoal-black. In general, the paler varieties of sesame seem to be more valued in the west and middle east, while the black varieties are prized in the far-east.the sesame seed is used full in cooking for its rich nutty flavor and also yields oil. The ground and processed seeds can also be used in sweet confections. Sesame seeds are also added to breads and at the tops of hamburger buns. The seeds known to be quite rich in many mineral contents like iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, and calcium. The seeds are also a good natural source of vitamin b1 and vitamin e.

The black and tear-shaped seeds that many confuse with chia seeds are rich in proteins, carbs, and essential fats and are packed with a good deal of fiber. Interestingly, these seeds of the basil plant contain no calories. Basil seeds are rich in antioxidants, help in controlling diabetes and is also good for your skin.Basil seeds are most nutritious when soaked in water and consumed. They begin to swell at the touch of water, with a translucent white film coating each black seed, and they become twice their size. You can soak about two teaspoons of seeds in one cup of warm water for about 15 minutes. Warm water causes the seeds to fully swell up releasing antioxidants and beneficial digestive enzymes. These fragrant seeds do not really have a distinct taste and can be added to a variety of dishes for a nutrition boost.

Mustard was used by the Romans as a spice for the first time. It is commonly called sarson in India. The genus Brassica consists of over 150 species of annual or biennial herbs several of which are cultivated as oil seed crops like mustard. Other oil seed crops in genus are toria and rapeseed. There are many other, which are cultivated mainly as vegetable like cabbage, collies flower, turnip etc.They are extensively used for cooking as well as in various food processing units. They are used for extracting edible oil used for preparation of almost all kinds of dishes. The oil obtained from the mustard seeds is of highest quality and standard.