Jaileer Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I know, I know, nuts and seeds are specifically approved, but during the marathon Paleo reading jag I've been on for the last three days, I've come across several places that say that sesame seeds contain lecithin, therefore, not paleo. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I think the problem with sesame seeds is that they're high in omega 6 fatty acids and are oxidation-prone but generally sesame seeds and oil are consumed in small amounts so in moderation they're ok but I'm interested in what others have to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted April 17, 2012 Moderators Share Posted April 17, 2012 Wikipedia says, "Lecithin is a generic term to designate any group of yellow-brownish fatty substances occurring in animal and plant tissues..." So there is a yellow-brown fatty substance in sesame seeds, but that would be true of any nut. However, lots of foods include soy lecithin (yellow-brown fatty substance from soy beans) as an emulsifier or lubricant. The problem is really the soy and not the fatty substance per se. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaileer Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Brilliant, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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