Black sesame has the same properties as its twin, white sesame, but its taste is a little more pronounced. It is also very present in Asian cuisine, especially in the preparation of fish – such as sushi.

Once dry roasted, but not too much, it takes on a good hazelnut taste. It can then be added to rice, salads, won ton soup, make a crust on or around fish, sprinkle on vegetables, add to stir-fries, etc. It is also very popular in Asian cuisine, especially in the preparation of fish, such as sushi.

It can be found in good quantity in the well-known Japanese salt-based mixture, gomashio.