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Ayurvedic Dravya · Seed · — kcal / 100g

White sesame seed Shveta Tila

Also known as: safed til

The hulled, pale tila of sweets and tahini — gentler than black sesame, same warming unctuous nature.

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White sesame seed — Ayurvedic Seed & USDA Nutrition

White sesame seed — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The hulled, pale tila of sweets and tahini — gentler than black sesame, same warming unctuous nature.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Roast until pale gold and fragrant; grind or chew well — whole seeds pass through.

Classical Provenance: Tila varga (Bhavaprakasha).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • til laddus and chikki
  • tahini and hummus
  • sprinkled roasted over vegetables

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: sesame allergy
  • Contraindication: high pitta in summer (excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for White sesame seed

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (9g):

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