What color is sesame paste? A guide to eating sesame paste

Sesame paste is yellow-brown in color, delicate in texture, delicious, and has the rich aroma of sesame. It is used as a condiment for noodles, steamed buns, bread, or cold dishes, and is also used as a filling ingredient for sweet biscuits and sweet buns. Sesame oil is mainly used for cold dishes and condiments. Especially in winter, when we eat hot pot, it has almost become a standard and soul seasoning. Do you know about it?

Contents of this article

1. What color is sesame paste?

2. Sesame paste consumption guide

3. What nutrients does sesame paste have?

What color is sesame paste

The color of sesame paste is determined by the color of the raw sesame seeds and the degree of frying. It is unreliable to judge the purity of sesame paste by color.

Sesame paste is divided into white sesame paste and black sesame paste. White sesame paste is better for consumption, while black sesame paste is better for nourishing qi.

Generally, the raw material of sesame paste is refined white sesame. High-quality sesame paste is finely crafted, golden in color, smooth in texture, and mellow in flavor.

Tahini Consumption Guide

Quality standards and consumption methods

Sesame paste is yellow-brown in color, delicate in texture, delicious, and has the rich aroma of sesame. It does not mold or infest insects. It is generally used as a condiment for noodles, steamed buns, bread, or cold dishes, and is also used as a filling ingredient for sweet biscuits and sweet buns. Sesame oil is mainly used for cold dishes and condiments.

Storage method

Store in a clean container in a cool, dry, clean place. A layer of floating oil can be stored on the top of the sauce to isolate the air and inhibit the growth of microorganisms. The container should be filled with water to prevent moisture absorption and oil spoilage.

Target Group

It is edible for the general population

It is especially suitable for patients with osteoporosis, iron deficiency anemia and constipation.

Sesame paste related foods

Lettuce with sesame sauce Vermicelli with sesame sauce Tofu with sesame sauce Agar and shredded chicken with sesame sauce Hot-dried noodles with sesame sauce and shredded chicken

Sesame paste inspection standard

LS/T 3220-1996 Sesame paste

What nutrients does sesame paste have

1. Sesame paste is rich in protein, amino acids, various vitamins and minerals, and has high health value.

2. The calcium content in sesame paste is much higher than that in vegetables and beans, second only to dried shrimps. Regular consumption is beneficial to the development of bones and teeth (do not eat it with vegetables such as spinach, otherwise it will undergo a double decomposition reaction with oxalic acid or soluble oxalate in the vegetables to form calcium oxalate precipitate, affecting calcium absorption).

3. The iron content in sesame paste is several times higher than that in pork liver and egg yolk. Regular consumption not only has a positive effect on adjusting picky eating and anorexia, but also can correct and prevent iron deficiency anemia.

4. Sesame paste is rich in lecithin, which can prevent hair from turning gray or falling out prematurely.

5. Sesame contains a lot of oil, which has a good effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements.