Benefits: White sesame contains a lot of fat and protein, as well as nutrients such as sugar, vitamin A, vitamin E, lecithin, calcium, iron and magnesium; Linoleic acid in white sesame seeds can regulate cholesterol. White sesame is rich in vitamin E, which can prevent the harm of lipid peroxide to the skin, offset or neutralize the accumulation of harmful free radicals in cells, and make the skin white and moist.

Disadvantages: Old sesame seeds or sesame seeds that have not been fully aired and stored properly after harvest are soaked in water for a period of time, and the cells are more likely to break than sesame seeds with better quality, so they will change color faster. This kind of sesame seeds has poor freshness and is at risk of being contaminated by mold, so they should be eaten with caution.

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The difference between white sesame and black sesame

In terms of fat content, black sesame is 46. 1 g/100g, which is 7 times of that of white sesame. Most of these two kinds of sesame seeds are unsaturated fatty acids and lecithin, among which linoleic acid, palmitic acid and arachidic acid account for more than 60%, which is helpful to prevent arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Insoluble dietary fiber content of black sesame is14g/100g, which is 1.43 times that of white sesame. Taking black sesame seeds for a long time can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. In addition, insoluble dietary fiber can absorb water in the large intestine to soften stool, which has the effect of preventing constipation.

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