Sesame is one of the oldest spices The plant is annual and grows up to 2 m high. It grows mainly in India but is now cultivated in almost all tropical countries. The long, hairy capsules contain numerous flat, brownish-yellow seeds. However, black sesame is also available. It tastes more intense, spicier, and also more bitter than white sesame. Black sesame is often used in China. In combination with white sesame, it makes a beautiful decorative element. Sesame seed-Paste In Arab countries, a paste, tahini, is made from sesame seeds. Tahini is added to dishes such as humus (chickpea mash) or baba ganoush (eggplant mash). Sesame seed for sweets In…