Organic Raw Black Sesame, 7oz

Botanical Name: semen sesami nigrumUSDA Certified OrganicIngredients: organic black sesameCountry of Origin: China  Qualities: Sesame seeds are a rich and oily seed with a characteristic nutty flavor. They are a staple in a diversity of cuisines worldwide and may be considered to be the world’s oldest condiment. There are three types of sesame seeds: white, black, and brown. The black sesame seeds are unhulled sesame seeds while the white sesame seeds are sold with their hulls removed. Because of this, black sesame seeds tend to be slightly more bitter and nuttier in flavor compared to white sesame seeds. Common Use: Sesame seeds have a long history of use in global herbal practices. In Ayurveda, sesame seeds were ground and applied as a poultice and a sesame paste was blended with ghee also for external use. Sesame oil was often applied to the skin and hair for added nourishment and was even used as a base in perfumed oils for anointing. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, sesame seeds a