Black Sesame Seeds Organic

How does black sesame differ from pale sesame?

They are two distinct varieties of the same plant. Kazidomi Vrac black sesame keeps its hull, which explains the dark colour, the firmer chew and the more intense, frankly toasted taste. Pale sesame, hulled or not, stays milder and disappears more readily into a preparation.

How do I use it day to day?

Scattered over stir-fried vegetables, a rice dish, a soup, a salad or fish, at the end of cooking. Kazidomi Vrac black sesame also goes into marinades and sauces, and coats a piece of meat or fish before searing, where it forms a visible, crunchy crust.

Should I toast it first?

Not obligatory, but a few minutes in a dry pan over a medium heat, stirring, sharpens the scent noticeably. Kazidomi Vrac seeds do not change colour, unlike pale sesame: it is the smell that tells you the moment to take them off the heat, before they burn.

Is it an allergen?

Yes, sesame is among the allergens that must be declared, whatever the variety. Anyone concerned should leave the Kazidomi Vrac black sesame alone. Since the product is sold loose by weight, cross-contact with other seeds in the range cannot be ruled out either.

Where is it from and how do I keep it?

Bolivia, grown organically, in a 500 g bag served loose by weight by Kazidomi Vrac. Store it somewhere cool and dry in a closed container. Like any oilseed, black sesame turns rancid if it sits in warmth or light: a bitter taste marks seeds to throw out.