Black Sesame Seeds Hei Zhi Ma 500g Culinary Dried Seeds for Cooking Baking and Congee

Black Sesame Seeds, known in TCM as Hei Zhi Ma (黑芝麻), are the dried mature seeds of Sesamum indicum. These whole raw seeds are sold as a culinary agricultural product for cooking, baking, and congee. In TCM theory, black sesame is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried black sesame seeds sold as a culinary agricultural product
• Botanical source is Sesamum indicum with seeds as the used part
• In TCM theory sweet in flavor and neutral in nature entering the liver and kidney channels
• 500g pack suitable for cooking baking congee and seasonal food use
• Simple single-ingredient product with no added processing

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically glossy deep black with a small flat oval shape and firm texture. They carry a mild nutty aroma, and when toasted or cooked they typically develop a rich roasted sesame flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Sprinkle over congee porridge or rice dishes
• Toast and use in baking breads pastries and desserts
• Grind into sesame paste or powder for culinary use
• Add to soups and seasonal dishes for flavor and texture

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice black sesame seeds are commonly toasted and ground into powder or paste, stirred into congee, or blended into sweet soups and desserts. They are a familiar ingredient in daily and seasonal cooking, often paired with walnuts or honey in traditional food preparations.

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