Sesame seed is widely used in a variety of cuisines. Because of its rich, nutty flavour, it is used whole in cooking. Sesame seeds are sometimes sprinkled on bread, including bagels and hamburger bun tops. They can be baked into crackers, usually in the shape of sticks. The seeds are eaten on bread in Sicily and France (ficelle sésame, sesame thread). The seeds are also used in cakes in Greece.
