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Black sesame seeds are a darker, nuttier relative of the creamy-white seeds that decorate burger buns. They are often used in Chinese and Japanese cooking, as a coating or sprinkled over food before serving. Look for them in Indian and oriental food shops, or order online from thespiceshop.co.uk The oil from sesame seeds has many uses. Raw seeds make a light-coloured cooking oil. (30/06) More