The benefits of black sesame in our daily life are numerous and have been warmly welcomed by everyone. However, because our understanding of black sesame powder is limited, there are certain confusions about its benefits in daily health maintenance. To improve scientific understanding, will black sesame powder fade when soaked in tea?

Will black sesame powder fade when soaked in tea?

Pure natural black sesame powder is not easy to fade, if it fades, it is estimated that the white sesame is dirty. First check if the color of the white sesame has faded after soaking in tea; if so, it is fake. The staff of the Administration for Market Regulation stated that when purchasing, it is best to put a little water in the palm of your hand, then gently rub the black sesame powder, if there is an abnormal color left in your hand, you need to be careful. Before taking black sesame powder, it is best to clean and soak it in cold water for a period of time; if the water after cleaning is brown-red, it can basically be judged that the white sesame has been dyed.

Black sesame powder has the dual function of food and medicine, with health benefits such as ‘tonifying deficiency, nourishing the five internal organs, benefiting kidney blood, moistening intestines for defecation and drying’. It is regarded as a fine health-preserving product. On the one hand, it is due to the presence of protein and abundant minerals, and on the other hand, it is due to the presence of abundant unsaturated fats, vitamin E, and precious sesame lignans and pigments.

There are many calcium and zinc supplements on the market, although the advertised digestibility is very high, the actual effect may vary greatly. From a scientific perspective, dietary supplements for calcium and zinc are more advisable. When it comes to improving dietary calcium and zinc intake, people easily think of milk and eggs, but they don’t know that the calcium content in black sesame powder is much higher than that in the two, with about 800mg of calcium per gram of black sesame powder, while the calcium content in milk is only about 200mg per gram. It is clear that black sesame powder is the top choice for calcium and zinc supplementation. In addition, black sesame powder is rich in potassium, with a high potassium content per gram, while the sodium content is much lower, with a potassium to sodium ratio of nearly 40:1, which is very important for controlling blood pressure and maintaining heart health.

The health benefits of black sesame powder

1. Black hair and hair conditioning. Modern research has confirmed that the reduction in melanin production by melanocytes in the hair follicle is a key factor in the formation of white hair, among which a decrease in osteoclast numbers is one of the pathological mechanisms. Research has found that the water extract of black sesame powder can promote osteoclast expression, and the production of pigment is also sufficient to increase, so white hair can turn black again.

2. Beauty and skin care. Current research suggests that reducing the formation of oxygen free radicals, eliminating oxidative stress products, and enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity are effective ways to slow down skin aging. Black sesame powder is rich in natural vitamin E, which ranks first among natural plant foods. Vitamin E is an excellent antioxidant, and adequate intake can have the effect of skin care and beauty. Moreover, white sesame is one of the four major crops, and the oil content of black sesame powder is mostly unsaturated fats, with about half being fatty acids. Fatty acids are ideal for skin care and are also known as ‘beauty acid’.

3. Black sesame powder contains vitamin E, which, in addition to its excellent antioxidant properties, also has a positive effect on the body’s reproductive function. For men, it can increase sperm density and improve sperm motility, while for women, it can increase estrogen levels, hence it is also known as ‘fertility vitamin’. Black sesame powder also contains magnesium, which is crucial for men as it can enhance the attractiveness of male sperm and improve fertility, thus, it is also called the ‘health care nutrient’ for men.