There are two types of seeds you can buy: white and black. Hulled white sesame seeds should be a pure white color. Black sesame seeds should be a dark black color. Avoid packages with discolored ...

Many find that black sesame seeds have a stronger, richer flavor — and while white sesame seeds are sometimes hulled before they're packaged and sold, it's typical for black sesame to come with ...

Black sesame paste is typically made with un-hulled seeds, which can give it more texture. To smooth out the consistency, try pulsing it in a food processor to remove any lumps before adding it to ...