1. Differences in varieties

Black sesame belongs to the family Tubulaceae and is the seed of the plant black sesame. White sesame belongs to the flax family, but it is the seed of the plant white sesame. So, this is different in variety.

2. Differences in appearance

Black sesame seeds are flat and slightly oval in shape, larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, with ribs, slightly thicker skin, dull, and a light layer on it. grease. There seems to be no difference in size between them. The skin of white sesame seeds is slightly thinner, the surface is shiny, and the seeds are plumper than black sesame seeds.

3. Differences in uses

Black sesame seeds are usually used as food supplements, while white sesame seeds contain more oil, so they are often pressed for oil and can be used as sesame oil.

4. Difference in taste

After being fried, black sesame seeds taste crispy and have a rich sesame aroma. Although the white sesame seeds taste crispy after being fried, the sesame aroma is slightly lighter and not as rich as the black sesame seeds.

5. Differences in nutritional content

White sesame seeds contain protein, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, fatty acids, and lecithin. , linoleic acid and other substances. Black sesame seeds not only contain the above substances, but some nutrients are higher than those of white sesame seeds.