Roasted Black Sesame Seeds Crushed Hei Zhi Ma Ready to Eat 500g Bulk Bag

Roasted Crushed Black Sesame, known in TCM as Hei Zhi Ma (黑芝麻), from Sesamum indicum seeds. These hulled-style seeds are dry roasted and crushed into a coarse crumb, ready to eat straight from the bag. In TCM theory black sesame is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Sprinkle over congee, oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods, or blend into drinks and desserts. Store sealed in a cool dry place and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Pure crushed black sesame with no added sugar or additives
• Made from Sesamum indicum seeds, the traditional TCM herb Hei Zhi Ma
• Dry roasted then crushed for a ready-to-eat crumbly texture
• Versatile topping for congee, oatmeal, yogurt, baking, and drinks
• Bulk 500g food-grade bag suited to home and commercial kitchens

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep black to dark charcoal in color with a coarse, crumbly texture. The dry roasting process typically brings out a warm nutty aroma and a rich, toasty sesame flavor with a pleasant oily richness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Sprinkle over congee, oatmeal, or yogurt as a ready-to-eat topping
• Stir into soy milk, smoothies, or warm drinks
• Mix into baked goods, buns, or dessert fillings
• Use in commercial kitchens and food service as a bulk ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Hei Zhi Ma is a classic food-herb traditionally valued in daily diets, especially in autumn and winter. It is commonly ground or crushed and stirred into congee, soy milk, or pastes, and paired with ingredients like walnuts, goji berries, or honey in traditional recipes. Roasting before use is a long-standing folk preparation believed to enhance its nutty flavor and digestibility.

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