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Black Sesame Seeds

Sesamum indicum Allergens: Sesame
Black Sesame Seeds

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Pedaliaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian|Middle Eastern
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sesame Plant

¿Qué es Black Sesame Seeds?

Small, intensely flavored seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter taste, commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

"The Ancient Seed, Modern Marvel"

¿A qué sabe Black Sesame Seeds?

Nutty, earthy, slightly bitter

Taste
Nutty,Earthy,Slightly Bitter
Texture
Crunchy,Gritty
Aroma
Toasty,Pungent
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Global Production (2022)

~7.8 million metric tons

Iron Content (per 100g)

14.6 mg

Shelf Life (Airtight)

1-2 years (whole), 3-6 months (ground)

Información Nutricional

Per 15g
Calories573 kcal
Total Fat50g
Saturated Fat7g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein18g
Total Carbohydrate23g
Dietary Fiber12g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium975mg
Iron14.6mg
Potassium468mg

El Secreto del Chef

Toasting black sesame seeds gently in a dry pan enhances their nutty aroma and flavor significantly before use.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Black Sesame Seeds

El mejor sustituto para Black Sesame Seeds es White Sesame Seeds, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar texture and fat content, but milder flavor and less distinct color.

Sustitutos para Black Sesame Seeds con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
White Sesame Seeds Mejor 1:1 Similar texture and fat content, but milder flavor and less distinct color.
Chia Seeds 1:1 Good for texture and binding, but no nutty flavor when raw.
Poppy Seeds 1:1 Similar small size and slightly nutty flavor, but different texture.
Flax Seeds 1:1 Nutty flavor and good for baking, but different texture and color.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Black Sesame Seeds

Purchase from reputable sources; ensure they are free from debris and have a consistent black color.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Black Sesame Seeds?

  • Garnish for sushi
  • baked goods
  • salads
  • Mochi
  • Tahini
  • Black Sesame Paste.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Black Sesame Seeds?

Nutty, earthy, slightly bitter Toasty,Pungent

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Black Sesame Seeds?

El mejor sustituto es White Sesame Seeds (1:1). Similar texture and fat content, but milder flavor and less distinct color.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Black Sesame Seeds?

Purchase from reputable sources; ensure they are free from debris and have a consistent black color.

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