Sensory Profile
Texture
grittyoilyslightly sticky
Wine Analogy
Similar to an aged Fino sherry with its nutty oxidation and bright acidity
Coffee Analogy
Resembles a light-roasted Ethiopian coffee with citrusy brightness and toasted grain notes
Perfume Analogy
Evokes Comme des Garçons' 'Sequoia' with its woody-resinous and citrus facets
Origin & History
Civilization
Olmec
Era
Pre-Columbian
Region
Mesoamerica
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Gulf Coast of Mexico
Culinary Applications
Mole de ajonjolíOaxaca, MexicoProvides foundational toasted nuttiness and textural contrast in the mole sauce
Sikil pakYucatán, MexicoIncorporated into pumpkin seed dip for acidity balance
Goma-aeJapan (fusion adaptation)Used as a Japanese-inspired sesame dressing for vegetables
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKoshersesame
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
sesaminsesamolinsesamolsesaminol