Black sesame is rich in vitamin A, vitamin E, lecithin and other nutrients. It has always been regarded as a good tonic. But now there are a lot of black sesame seeds on the market are counterfeit products, so how to identify the true and false black sesame paste? What should I pay attention to when buying black sesame paste?
Immersion method
Soak the bought black sesame in clean water for a while. If the color of clean water turns black and red, it means that the sesame you bought is not pure natural, but a dyed product.
Section method
Pinch off a sesame with your fingernail and observe whether the section is white. If it is pure natural black sesame, if not counterfeit products.
Rolling method
Put sesame seeds between your fingers for rolling. If your fingers are stained, it means it is a fake product. Pay attention to it when buying!
Observation method
Grasp a handful of black sesame with your hand and observe its color. If the color is uniform and the black is frightening, it indicates that the black sesame may be dyed by unscrupulous merchants. Because the color of black sesame in nature is uneven.
On the harm of fake black sesame
Fake black sesame is mostly dyed with chemical dyes. If long-term consumption will lead to chronic poisoning or other diseases, you must recognize it before buying.