Black Sesame Seeds

Black sesame seeds are small, flat seeds from the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum), known for their rich, nutty flavor and high oil content. They are used extensively in both culinary and medicinal applications for their distinct taste and numerous health benefits.

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Use:

  • Culinary: Black sesame seeds are used whole, toasted, or ground in various dishes. They are sprinkled on sushi, salads, rice, noodles, and pastries. They can be used in baking, desserts, and as a garnish to add a nutty flavor and a visual contrast to dishes.
  • Condiments: Ground into pastes like tahini, or used in spice blends and seasoning mixes. Black sesame seeds are also used to make sesame oil, which is popular in Asian cuisine.
  • Medicinal: In traditional medicine, black sesame seeds are believed to have various health benefits, including supporting digestion, promoting healthy skin and hair, and enhancing bone health.

 

Origin:

  • Sesame is native to Africa and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Black sesame seeds are particularly popular in East Asian countries like China, Korea, and Japan, where they are used both in cooking and traditional medicine.

 

Health Benefits of Black Sesame Seeds:

  • Rich in Nutrients: Black sesame seeds are a good source of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Antioxidant Properties: They contain powerful antioxidants, including sesamin and sesamolin, which help protect cells from oxidative stress.
  • Bone Health: High in calcium and phosphorus, black sesame seeds support bone health and may help prevent osteoporosis.
  • Heart Health: They may help lower cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular health due to their healthy fat content.
  • Skin and Hair: Black sesame seeds are used in traditional remedies to promote healthy skin and hair, thanks to their rich nutrient profile.

 

Indian Name of Black Sesame Seeds:

  • Hindi: काले तिल (Kale Til)
  • Tamil: கருப்பு எள் (Karuppu Ellu)
  • Telugu: నల్ల నువ్వులు (Nalla Nuvvulu)
  • Kannada: ಕಪ್ಪು ಎಳ್ಳು (Kappu Ellu)
  • Malayalam: കരുത െള്ളു (Karutha Ellu)
  • Bengali: কালো তিল (Kalo Til)
  • Gujarati: કાળા તલ (Kala Tal)
  • Marathi: काळे तीळ (Kale Til)
  • Odia: କାଳା ତିଲ (Kala Tila)

 

Foreign Name of Black Sesame Seeds:

  • French: graines de sésame noir
  • German: schwarze Sesamsamen
  • Italian: semi di sesamo nero
  • Spanish: semillas de sésamo negro
  • Portuguese: sementes de gergelim preto
  • Dutch: zwarte sesamzaadjes
  • Russian: черные кунжутные семечки (chernye kunzhutnye semechki)
  • Arabic: بذور السمسم الأسود (bizur al-simsim al-aswad)
  • Turkish: siyah susam tohumları