Is it or isn’t it gluten free? Sesame Seeds

I was eating out the other night and in her due diligence the server ran back from the kitchen to confirm “Sesame seeds are OK right?” I quickly replied yes. They usually ask me about rice and occasionally whether corn is gluten free. This one threw me off and made me second guess myself. After all I am always poisoned by some hidden ingredient when I dine out. Do I know all of MY grains?

So I Googled it right at the table. The answer is yes sesame seeds are gluten free. They come from a sesame flower. Common foods also include sesame oils and tahini. Safe and safe!