Roasted Black Sesame seeds

Roasted black sesame seeds is welcome in different countries all around the world, especially in those eastern countries. The roasted black sesame seeds are considered rich in nutrients, and will be beneficial to healthy. A typical serving would be a tablespoon, so nutrient content and Daily Value per serving would be approximately one-tenth of what is shown in the table. A meta-analysis showed that sesame consumption produced small reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Another demonstrated improvement in fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c. 

However, as many seeds do, whole raw black sesame seeds contain a significant amount of oxalic acid, which is considered an anti-nutrient in that it binds to certain nutritional elements consumed at the same time, especially minerals, and prevents their absorption by carrying them along as they pass through the small intestine. Therefore, processing and roasting is highly promoted if the black sesame seeds are treated as food or condiment.

After processing and roasting, the aromatic substances in the sesame will volatilize, making the fried sesame aroma more intense. Besides, the oxalic acid and indigestible cellulose in the sesame are also partly removed, making the cooked sesame easier to digest and absorb. Roasted black sesame seeds can be used in cookies, breads, cakes and other kinds of foods as a kind of decoration. In traditional Chinese medicine, they are considered a longevity food, and black sesame in particular is thought to darken graying hair caused by liver, blood and kidney deficiencies, as well having anti-aging properties, being good for digestion, and nourishing the organs. Besides, in Eastern countries, the black sesame seeds are also treated as a kind of traditional medicine, which is helpful for the patients to recover.