Can you mix black and white sesame seeds
Sesame is a member of the family Lipitoriaceae, which is the seed of caraway. The natural origin of the variety remains unknown, although its close relatives occur in Africa. It is found throughout the tropical regions of the world. Sesame is one of the four major edible oil crops in China. Its seeds contain up to 61% oil. Sesame products with high application value, China since ancient times, there are many with sesame and sesame oil made of famous food and delicious dishes. Sesame has two kinds of black sesame and white sesame, edible white sesame is good, tonic medicinal use of black sesame is good. Sesame can be both edible and can be used as oil.
Black and white sesame seeds can be mixed. Babies generally to 4-6 months can be added to the baby complementary foods, but because sesame is slightly hard, should wait until the baby has the ability to chew (i.e., 7-9 months) and then eat, and because of the sesame seed kernel outside of a layer of slightly hard film, coupled with the baby's intestinal and gastrointestinal function is not yet developed, it is recommended that it is crushed, finely ground and then given to the baby to eat.
Sesame seeds are rich in vitamin B, which can help protein metabolism in the brain, and play a significant role in maintaining the baby's memory and attention. If the baby's body lacks vitamin B group, may appear slow gastrointestinal peristalsis, reduced secretion of the digestive tract, loss of appetite, indigestion and other disorders. Therefore, sesame seeds can be used as a complementary food for babies. Sesame contains a large amount of oil and more crude fiber, constipation has an adjunctive therapeutic effect, so constipated babies can eat a little more.