While a lot of people enjoy traditional kaiser buns, it can also be fun to see what variations your local bakery has available. At many bakeries, it's common to see these buns with different seeds on top. Some buns have just one type of seed, while others feature a combination of types. The seeds themselves can vary, ranging from small seeds such as poppy and sesame to larger seeds such as pumpkin and sunflower. If you want to try one of these variations, here are some benefits that you'll get while eating it.

Different Flavor

When you eat a fresh kaiser bun that has seeds on top, the flavor of the seeds will often be gentle — perhaps even so gentle that you barely are aware of their presence. If you toast your bun, however, you'll immediately enhance the flavors of the seeds. Many seed flavors increase through the toasting process, often offering a nutty taste. You'll not only smell the seeds when you remove your bun from the toaster oven, but each bite will be dramatically more flavorful. This can be a nice change for all sorts of sandwiches that you enjoy having on these buns.

Additional Fiber

On their own, kaiser buns aren't generally a significant source of fiber. The addition of seeds on top, however, will offer more fiber that you may appreciate. The fiber content of seeds varies based on their type, but any bun with seeds on top will give you more fiber in your diet than a bun that doesn't have seeds. Sesame seeds, for example, which are readily available on kaiser buns at many bakeries, provide a good fiber source. Fiber is a valuable nutritional element for all sorts of areas of your health, from digestive health to blood sugar management.

More Protein

Although ingredients such as meat and cheese can provide a good source of protein when you make a sandwich on a kaiser bun, you might be concerned about getting enough protein in certain scenarios. A vegetarian sandwich that is primarily made up of veggies may not have enough protein to fill you up. A bun that has protein-rich seeds on top will augment the protein content of the bun, making it a good choice for vegetarians. Sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds on your bun, for example, will especially be useful for your protein intake. Look for kaiser buns with one or more seeds on top at a local bakery.

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