Sesame Seeds | Ajonjolí Mexicano – Premium Bulk

Sesame Seeds | Ajonjolí Mexicano

Tiny, nutty, lightly sweet — the toasted Mexican seed that crowns mole, sweets, and panes dulces.

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About Sesame Seeds / Acerca del Ajonjolí

Our Sesame Seeds (Ajonjolí) are creamy-white, slightly sweet seeds with a delicate nutty flavor that intensifies dramatically when toasted. One of the oldest cultivated seeds in the world, naturally rich in healthy fats, calcium, magnesium, copper, and zinc.

El ajonjolí mexicano es protagonista en la cocina dulce y salada — esencial para coronar mole poblano, palanquetas, polvorones, garnachas y pan dulce. Tostado libera un aroma a nuez tostada irresistible. Naturalmente rico en grasas saludables, calcio, magnesio, cobre y zinc.

Shipping directly from our warehouse in McAllen, Texas — right at the U.S.–Mexico border — means fresher product, faster delivery, and authentic Mexican origin you can trust. Enviamos desde nuestro almacén en McAllen, Texas, en la mismísima frontera con México — producto más fresco, entregas más rápidas y origen 100% mexicano garantizado.

Why Customers Choose Us / Por qué nos prefieren

- Premium grade — clean, uniform, naturally pale
- Toasts beautifully for maximum aroma
- Rich in healthy fats, calcium, magnesium & zinc
- Trusted by Mexican home cooks, bakeries, mole makers & foodservice

Perfect for / Ideal para:

Mole poblano garnish • Palanquetas & polvorones • Pan dulce & conchas • Garnachas & antojitos • Salsa macha • Tahini & hummus • Granola & energy bars • Asian stir-fries • Restaurants, bakeries & foodservice • Mexican grocery stores

Quick Tip / Tip rápido

Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan, stirring constantly, until just golden — about 3 minutes. The aroma should be powerfully nutty. Untoasted sesame is bland; toasted is transformative.
Tuesta el ajonjolí en sartén seco moviendo constantemente hasta que apenas dore — unos 3 min. El aroma a nuez se libera dramáticamente. Sin tostar es insípido; tostado lo cambia todo.

Recipe Inspiration / Receta Sugerida — Salsa Macha de Ajonjolí (Sesame Salsa Macha)

Ingredients (yields 1.5 cups): ½ cup sesame seeds (toasted) • ½ cup peanuts (toasted) • 25 árbol chiles • 6 garlic cloves • 1.5 cups olive or vegetable oil • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp salt

Steps: 1) Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan 3 min until golden, set aside. 2) In the same pan, toast peanuts 2 min. 3) Heat oil in pan to medium, add garlic and árbol chiles, fry 30 sec — they should crackle but not burn. 4) Cool 5 min, transfer to blender or food processor with toasted sesame, peanuts, vinegar and salt. 5) Pulse to chunky texture (not smooth — salsa macha is rustic). 6) Bottle in glass — keeps refrigerated 2 months. The sesame seeds give it the unique nutty depth that defines real Mexican salsa macha. Drizzle on tacos, eggs, grilled meats, pizza, or even ice cream.

Salsa macha de ajonjolí: tuesta ½ taza de ajonjolí 3 min hasta dorar. Tuesta cacahuate, fríe ajos y chiles de árbol en aceite caliente 30 seg. Licua todo en textura rústica con vinagre y sal. Embotella refrigerada hasta 2 meses. El ajonjolí da la profundidad distintiva de la macha auténtica.

Bulk Quantities / Cantidades en Volumen

- 4 Oz
- 8 Oz
- 1 Lb — $12.99/Lb
- 2.5 Lb — $7.48/Lb (save 42%)
- 5 Lb — $6.82/Lb (save 47%)
- 10 Lb — $4.40/Lb (save 66%)
- 15 Lb — $3.96/Lb (save 70%)
- 20 Lb — $3.80/Lb (save 71%)

The more you buy, the more you save — el precio por libra baja al comprar más volumen.