What can I use to replace [beige] sesame seeds? What could be a close visual match?
I want to make an "everything bagel" inspired scone, but want to avoid sesame seeds due to allergy concerns.
Thanks in advance.
asked Aug 31, 2017 at 19:38
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3Everything "spice" has several ingredients. You could simply leave them out with no ill effects.– moscafjCommented Aug 31, 2017 at 20:05
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1Finely chopped nuts could be an option, but is this a sesame specific allergy concern, or would any seed or nut cause similar concern (I am thinking of conditions where many who react to any seed or kernel)?– dlbCommented Sep 1, 2017 at 13:49
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Golden Flax Seeds
Since you're only looking for a visual match, I suggest Golden Flax Seeds. The taste and texture, of course, are quite different, but they are still edible.
Here is a side by side comparison.
Sesame seeds
Flax seeds
Quinoa seeds are somewhat visually similar to sesame when uncooked/roasted.
They are slightly more spherical, whereas sesame are flatter shaped. Texture is probably very similar too.
Lineseed are also vaguely similar, if a bit darker in color and slightly bigger in size.
answered Sep 1, 2017 at 2:00
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I'm not sure it would be an improvement on the issue of allergies, but sunflower seeds would be a good substitute.
answered Sep 1, 2017 at 0:17
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Sunflower seeds are not a 'close visual match' to sesame seeds.– user58858Commented Sep 1, 2017 at 6:57
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2It's really not– user58858Commented Sep 1, 2017 at 13:32
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Size, color... Also an opinion, but I think most would not find that a match, plus and "everything" there would be a good chance sunflower would already be included. But then, that is a counter argument to add them and let the sesame seeds slide, close enough for some and putting them there anyway?– dlbCommented Sep 1, 2017 at 13:45