Black vs white sesame seeds

[fldhkybnva]

What is the difference? Do you use them in different preparations?

[Bacardi1]

I keep stocks of both black & white sesame seeds in my pantry & use both frequently. As far as I'm concerned, it's just an aesthetic thing. I've tried both totally plain & don't taste any difference in flavor. But the two of them do look very attractive together in certain recipes where appearance counts.

[fldhkybnva]

Good to know, so probably would still need to season as usual

[Bacardi1]

Yes. Neither color seed tastes different from the other, so no need to change any of the seasoning in whatever recipe you're using.

[pagesinthesun]

I don't know the answer for certain, but my belief is that it is only aesthetic. Black sesames are also more expensive and less available.

When I have a recipe that calls for black sesame seeds I always use white.

I'll be interested to hear if there is any other opinions about this out there.

[fldhkybnva]

Great, thanks. I usually do an Asian marinated seared tuna but thought perhaps I'd do a sesame crusted version this weekend and wasn't sure what to buy.