Black Sesame Seeds
Kala Til
Grown in the semi-arid black-cotton soils of Gujarat and Rajasthan, these unhulled black sesame seeds carry a deep, almost smoky nuttiness and a satisfying crunch. Naturally oil-rich, they toast to a fragrant intensity that white sesame cannot match. Use them in tahini and dressings, scatter over rice and noodles, fold into bakes, or grind into the black-sesame paste behind lattes and desserts.
Sealed at peak, shipped with provenance.
Packed in resealable, food-grade pouches that lock in aroma and colour — each labelled with its origin, grade and taste profile.
- India · Gujarat & Rajasthan dry-land belt
- Unhulled · optically sorted
- Whole seed · sun-dried · cleaned
- Approx. 45-50% natural seed oil
- Steam-sterilised · ETO-free · aflatoxin & lab-tested
- 12-24 months ambient, sealed and cool
Also known as · Black Til · Kuro Goma · Sesamum indicum
How to use it
Black tahini, dressings and dips
Toasted garnish for rice, noodles and salads
Black-sesame paste for lattes and desserts
Breads, crackers and bakes
Til ladoo and brittle
Questions
- Is kala til the same as black sesame seed?
- Yes. Kala til is the Indian name for black sesame seed (Sesamum indicum). The dark colour is natural to the variety and brings a deeper, more roasted flavour than the pale white seed.
- Should I toast black sesame before using it?
- Light dry toasting deepens the nutty aroma and is ideal for garnishes and pastes, but the seeds can also be used raw in bakes and ground straight into tahini.
- Are these seeds hulled or unhulled?
- These are unhulled black sesame, which keeps the seed coat intact for fuller crunch, colour and the characteristic smoky depth.
