BLACK SESAME SEEDS

Category: Oil Seed

Product Code:BLACK SESAME

Overview

Dipasa Natural Black Sesame Seed is produced with all the strict process standards of our Natural Sesame seed. Natural Black Sesame Seed is a highly appreciated variety of sesame seed and is widely used in oriental food applications such as Sushi and Gomasio, and as a special garnish in a variety of foods, salads and bakery items.

Black sesame seed has been used in Chines medicine for the seeds special properties. It is said black sesame seed is effective in mitigating premature gray hair and fortify the liver and kidneys. It is also said to help blurred vision, tinnitus, and dizziness.

Black sesame seeds are more flavorful and have a stronger aroma than white or brown sesame seeds. Toasting black sesame seeds releases beneficial chemicals as well as enhancing the flavor. Black sesame seeds are rich in a fatty oil. Oil content is high, between 40% and 60%. The oil has a distinctive flavor, and is rich in antioxidants which give it a long shelf life. The seeds also enjoy a long shelf life and resist rancidity. After removing the oil, seeds are 35% to 50% protein. Sesame butter, also known as 'tahini', is a paste which resembles peanut butter. Tahini is made from ground, hulled sesame seeds and is used in Hummus and other Middle Eastern and Asian dishes.