Roasted Black Sesame Seeds Hei Zhi Ma 500g Bag Ready to Eat Culinary Herb

Roasted Black Sesame Seeds, known in TCM as Hei Zhi Ma (黑芝麻), from Sesamum indicum. These mature seeds are dry roasted and hand selected, then packed for convenient use. In TCM theory, black sesame is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Enjoy as a culinary ingredient in porridge, baked goods, or homemade sesame paste. This is a food product and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole roasted black sesame seeds, hand selected and ready to eat
• Botanical source Sesamum indicum, known in TCM as Hei Zhi Ma (黑芝麻)
• Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney channels in TCM theory
• Versatile culinary ingredient for congee, baking, smoothies, and homemade sesame paste
• Sealed 500g bag with a 365 day shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep black, plump seeds with a glossy sheen. Dry roasting brings out a warm, nutty aroma and a rich, toasty taste with a pleasant oily texture. Flavor is naturally sweet and savory when ground or chewed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Sprinkle over congee, oatmeal, or salads for a nutty finish
• Grind into homemade black sesame paste or filling for buns and tangyuan
• Blend into smoothies, soy milk, or baked goods
• Use in traditional sesame based desserts and seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hei Zhi Ma is traditionally used in tonic porridges, decoctions, and honey pastes, often paired with He Shou Wu, Sang Shen, or He Tao for classic nourishing blends. It is a common ingredient in daily wellness congee and traditional desserts, especially during autumn and winter.

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