FAQ

What's in SESA Crunch? Roasted black sesame, pumpkin seeds, white sesame seeds, raw honey, chia seeds, brown rice syrup, ground flaxseed, and vanilla extract. Eight ingredients — every one intentional. No fillers, no white sugar, no artificial sweeteners, nothing you can't pronounce.

How is black sesame different from regular sesame? Black sesame retains its hull, which is where most of its calcium, iron, and lignans — particularly sesamin and sesamolin — are concentrated. White sesame is typically hulled, which gives it a lighter flavor and a different mineral profile — we use both in SESA for exactly that reason. Black sesame also has a deeper, more complex flavor: roasted, slightly bitter, rich.

Why these eight ingredients specifically? Each one earns its place. Black sesame is the foundation — nutritionally dense and flavor-forward. Pumpkin seeds add magnesium and plant protein. Chia and flaxseed bring omega-3s and fiber. White sesame adds texture and calcium. Raw honey and brown rice syrup bind and sweeten without white sugar. Vanilla extract brings warmth and depth. Nothing is added to fill space.

Is it very sweet? Lightly. Raw honey is the primary sweetener and we use it deliberately. The sesame flavor leads; the honey rounds it out. If you've ever had good halvah or a sesame brittle, you'll know the register — lightly sweetened, not a sugar bomb.

Is SESA high in calories? A 30g serving is 160 calories — about the same as a granola bar. But the more useful question is what those calories carry. In SESA, they come from whole seeds: minerals like copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc, 5g of plant protein, 4g of fiber, and naturally occurring healthy fats. That combination digests slowly and helps you feel satisfied longer, so one pack tends to satisfy you rather than send you looking for the next thing. Calories measure energy, not quality — seeds are calorie-dense because they're nutrient-dense. That's the point.

Is SESA worth the price? Think of SESA the way you'd think about your afternoon latte or cold-pressed juice. Per serving it costs about the same as a premium yogurt, and less than a matcha — and it brings real minerals from whole seeds, 5g protein, 4g fiber, and just 3g sugar. Four servings to a pack, formulated by a PhD food scientist, eight whole ingredients with nothing hidden. A daily treat that nourishes you too.

Is SESA Crunch good for me? Black sesame is a concentrated source of calcium, iron, and zinc, and provides naturally occurring plant lignans. We make no disease claims — but the nutritional profile of these ingredients has been researched and documented across food traditions for generations. We'd rather show you the data.

My pack arrived with broken pieces — is that normal? Completely. Real seed clusters travel imperfectly — no fillers or binders means some clusters crumble in transit. Our regulars consider the crumbles the best part: stir them into oatmeal or overnight oats, layer them in a yogurt or smoothie bowl, spoon them over ice cream, sprinkle them on peanut-butter toast, or use them like a sweet furikake over congee or rice porridge. Same eight ingredients, same nutrition — just a head start on the spoon. If your pack arrived truly damaged (torn or unsealed), email us and we'll make it right.

Any allergens I should know about? Yes — sesame is a top-9 allergen in the US. SESA Crunch is gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, but it is a sesame product. Not suitable for sesame allergies. Produced in a facility that handles tree nuts.

How should I store it? Cool, dry place. No refrigeration needed. Best consumed within 3 months of opening. Don't hoard it — eat it.

How does the subscription work? Choose Subscribe & Save on the product page — available on the 3-Pack and 6-Pack. Subscribers save 5% on every delivery, always ship free, and get their bags reserved from each fresh batch before it opens to everyone else, plus first access to new flavors. You're billed once a month and it ships the same day. Skip a month, pause, or cancel anytime from your account — no lock-in, no hoops. Full details in our Subscription Policy.

How do I cancel or skip a month? Go to your account, enter your email, and we'll send you a 6-digit code — no password. Open Subscriptions and you'll see Skip, Pause, and Cancel. It takes about thirty seconds and you never have to talk to anyone. If you'd rather we did it, email hello@sesawellness.com and we'll take care of it the same day. One suggestion: if you're just ahead on bags, pause instead of cancelling. Pausing holds your 5% subscriber price and your spot in the batch. Cancelling gives both up.

Where can I find SESA? Right here online, with direct shipping. Each batch is made fresh in small runs — join our email list for first access when a new batch drops.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.