{"product_id":"black-sesame-seed-sesami-nigrum-semen-hei-zhi-ma-organic","title":"Black Sesame Seed - Sesami nigrum Semen - Hei Zhi Ma - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom Bolivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe oldest oilseed we know of.\u003c\/b\u003e Sesame is probably the first crop humans ever grew for its oil. It was domesticated on the Indian subcontinent and had spread through Mesopotamia early enough for Assyrian tablets to mention it. The black-seeded type is the one Chinese cooks and herbalists settled on - \u003ci\u003ehei zhi ma\u003c\/i\u003e, black sesame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are grown in Bolivia, now one of the main sources of clean organically farmed sesame. The plant is also where the phrase open sesame comes from: a ripe pod splits with an audible pop, which is exactly the image the storyteller was reaching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e toasted in a dry pan until it smells nutty, then ground into paste, scattered over rice and greens, or boiled into the thick black sesame soup eaten across southern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Sesame Seed – Sesami nigrum Semen – Hei Zhi Ma – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eSesami nigrum Semen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Black Sesame Seed \/ Hei Zhi Ma \/ 黑芝麻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Bolivia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBlack Sesame Seed, known as Hei Zhi Ma (黑芝麻), is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored culinary ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e cherished across East Asian food traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enutty aroma, rich color, and smooth texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, it has been enjoyed for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional desserts, congee, pastries, herbal soups, and tea-inspired blends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e black sesame is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecleaned, lightly dried, and free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural flavor, oil content, and traditional character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e—ideal for both everyday cooking and heritage-inspired recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSprinkle over rice, noodles, salads, or congee for a traditional toasted flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrind into pastes, sauces, or baking recipes for a rich, nutty character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Kitchen Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd to sweet soups, black sesame paste, or traditional dessert bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with grains and nuts in classic East Asian recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be used in cooking, baking, tea blends, or traditional recipes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eToasting or grinding may enhance its natural aroma and culinary character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for culinary, tea blends, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Hei Zhi Ma is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and rich in character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and has been \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeatured in classic food-based herbal traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and seasonal kitchen recipes throughout East Asian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is well known in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional home cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and heritage-style preparations passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448948373,"sku":"CS-4H20O","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":47708448981141,"sku":"CS-4H20O-8oz","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/HeiZhiMaOrganic_cdb6afe2-3a19-4ffa-900b-7e44e235f66f.jpg?v=1786411097","url":"https:\/\/ruedelmas33.com\/products\/black-sesame-seed-sesami-nigrum-semen-hei-zhi-ma-organic","provider":"Delmas33","version":"1.0","type":"link"}