Black sesame

Black sesame

Black sesame is a type of unhulled sesame seed. Black sesame differs from light seeds in its color, bright aroma, rich nutty taste, acidity that is not characteristic of light sesame. In addition, more useful substances are stored in black sesame than they are lost during cleaning. This is especially true for calcium, vitamins A and B, and antioxidants.

Black sesame is widely used not only in food, but also in medicine and cosmetology.

• In the plant world, black sesame is a well-known champion in calcium content. Often prescribed by doctors after complex fractures, it helps strengthen bones and prevents the onset of musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoporosis.
• Black sesame is especially useful for women. Thanks to the high amount of phytosterols, it helps to improve hormonal levels and alleviates the symptoms of menopause. It helps pregnant women to develop the musculoskeletal and nervous system of the fetus. It improves lactation and improves the quality of milk during breastfeeding.
• It is a well-known antioxidant. It normalizes metabolic processes, slows down aging of the body, promotes hematopoiesis, helps cleanse the body of toxins and toxins.
• Sesame seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, especially polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acids.
• Contains a lot of vitamins: A, B1, B6, B2, PP, folic acid. And minerals: silicon, copper, manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, potassium, chromium, iodine.
• A large number of both essential and non-essential amino acids (the content of all amino acids in 100 g of the product corresponds to 10% of the daily value).
• It is an aphrodisiac.

Sesame seeds will perfectly complement many dishes: salads, soups, breakfasts, desserts, hot dishes. To get the maximum benefit from the seeds, you need to grind them using a blender or mortar and chew them carefully. Black sesame seeds can be sprouted or made into sesame oil.

Ingredients: black sesame

BJU: proteins 19.9 g, fats 51.3 g, carbohydrates 11.2 g; energy value — 2 410 KC/575.8 kcal