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black sesame seeds
Sesame seeds with a dark black hull, known for their strong nutty flavor and aroma. Widely used in Japanese sweets, as a garnish, and in health-conscious cooking.
黒ごまアイスが人気だ。
Black sesame ice cream is popular.
おにぎりに黒ごまをまぶす。
To coat a rice ball in black sesame seeds.
黒ごまは白ごまより香りが強く、お菓子にもよく使われる。
Black sesame has a stronger aroma than white sesame and is also commonly used in sweets.
A compound of 黒 (black) and ごま (胡麻, sesame). Black sesame has a richer, more robust flavor than 白ごま and is particularly associated with Japanese sweets and health foods.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 黒ごまプリン: black sesame pudding
- 黒ごまアイス: black sesame ice cream
- 黒ごまペースト: black sesame paste
- 黒ごま豆腐: black sesame tofu (a traditional dessert)
RELATED WORDS:
- 白ごま: white sesame seeds — milder flavor, more versatile
- 金ごま: golden sesame seeds — a rarer, aromatic variety
- 胡麻: sesame — the general term
- 炒りごま: toasted sesame — the most common prepared form
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
黒ごま is considered a health food in Japan and is often marketed for its high mineral content (calcium, iron) and antioxidants. 黒ごまプリン and 黒ごまアイス have become signature Japanese flavors recognized internationally. In traditional cuisine, 黒ごま豆腐 (a smooth, set pudding-like dish) is served in 精進料理 (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine).