Black sesame seeds are the unhulled, dark-colored seeds of the Sesamum indicum plant, offering a rich, nutty, and slightly bitter flavor compared to hulled white seeds.
Key Characteristics & Nutrition
• Structure: They keep their outer hull intact, which gives them a crunchier texture and deeper pigment.
• Nutrient Density: Rich in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, plant protein (~20%), fiber, and powerful antioxidants like sesamin and lignans.
• Minerals: High concentrations of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.