Black Sesame Seeds

Black Sesame Seeds also called Benne. Seeds from the erect, annual plant of numerous types and varieties belonging to the family Pedaliaceae. Cultivated since antiquity for its seeds. They extract the oil from the sesame for food and flavoring.

In cuisines of the Middle East and Asia they use the whole seeds. In Europe and North America the seeds is used to flavor and garnish various foods. Particularly breads and other baked goods. The aroma and taste of sesame seed are mild and nut like.

Native to Asia or East Africa, sesame is now found in most southern temperate areas of the world. Before the time of Moses, the Egyptians used the ground seed as grain flour. The Chinese used it 5,000 years ago. For centuries they have burned the oil to make soot for the finest Chinese ink blocks. The Romans ground sesame seeds with cumin to make a pasty spread for bread. Sesame still retains a magical quality, as shown in the expression open sesame.

Black Sesame Seeds are available in 48 lb. bulk bag, 25 lb. bulk bag, 15 lb. bag, 10 lb. bag, 5 lb. Jug, 19 oz., 10 oz., and 4 oz. sizes.

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