Properties and Benefits of Black Sesame Seeds

Black sesame seeds



Black sesame seeds benefits


Are black sesame seeds healthier than white sesame seeds? Actually, yes. According to the great majority of studies conducted on the matter, black sesame has a higher nutritional profile than white sesame. Also, keep in mind that whereas white sesame is almost always hulled, black sesame seeds can be found unhulled. The hull is an important source of nutrients, in this case calcium. However, sesame generally has an excellent calcium content even when hulled, so imagine how much better the black, unhulled variety is if hulled white sesame provides almost 100% of the RDA of calcium per 100 g of seeds.

What are the health benefits of eating black sesame seeds? Here is a list of 7 impressive nutrition facts and health benefits of black sesame seeds:
1) Antiaging properties. Black sesame seeds are rich in important nutrients such as B vitamins and iron. A B vitamin or iron deficiency can lead to hair graying, hearing loss (also manifested as tinnitus) as well as memory loss, all signs associated with aging.

Black sesame seeds








Despite being incredibly healthy, sesame seeds, no matter the variety, may cause allergic reactions. If you have already dealt with nut or seed allergies and have never eaten sesame seeds or sesame seeds byproducts such as tahini, hummus or halva (halawa), then you might want to consider taking a skin prick test (skin allergy test) first.

Symptoms of sesame seeds allergy may vary in intensity and range from mild skin redness, itchiness (dermatitis), breathing difficulties, asthma and even anaphylaxis with hypotension (low blood pressure) and swollen airways. Health is our most precious asset and taking care of it, of us should be a priority. If you notice some foods do not agree with you, visit your doctor and find out if it is something of serious medical concern.
