Sesame paste is a very common food in our lives. It is made by grinding sesame seeds and is rich in nutrition, which is beneficial to physical health. In addition, sesame paste tastes good and is delicious to eat. It can be eaten with many other foods. However, when sesame paste expires, it cannot be consumed anymore because expired sesame paste can decompose toxic substances, which is harmful to physical health.

Can expired sesame paste be eaten?

Expired sesame paste cannot be eaten. Sesame paste is made by grinding and boiling sesame seeds. If it expires, it will have a distinct sour taste and decompose many toxic substances, so it is generally not suitable for consumption. Eating expired sesame paste may cause symptoms such as gastrointestinal discomfort.

The Benefits of Sesame Paste

1. Brain Health: The abundant omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids in fish are known as "brain gold" and are very beneficial for brain health and promoting children's intellectual development.

2. Heart Protection and Lipid-Lowering: Eating fish can protect the heart and cardiovascular system, and these benefits are also brought by the abundant unsaturated fatty acids in fish. Many studies have confirmed that the unsaturated fatty acids in fish can increase blood vessel elasticity and lower cholesterol. The abundant unsaturated fatty acids in sesame paste also have the same effect.

3. Calcium Supplementation: Sesame paste is also a good source of calcium. Every 100 grams of sesame paste contains 612 milligrams of calcium, which is much higher than common calcium-rich foods such as milk and tofu, and even higher than some cheeses.

4. Blood Enrichment: Sesame paste also contains relatively rich iron and folic acid, which are indispensable raw materials for hematopoiesis. Nearly 1/4 of the population in China suffers from iron deficiency anemia, so it is very necessary to supplement iron-rich foods.

5. Prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension: Sesame paste also contains high levels of zinc and potassium, which have good effects in preventing diabetes and hypertension. Zinc is involved in the synthesis and degradation of insulin, while potassium can dilate blood vessels and promote sodium excretion, which is beneficial to blood pressure health.

6. Antioxidation and Prevention of Mutation: There are two vitamins in sesame paste that cannot be ignored: vitamin E and folic acid. The former has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, so eating sesame paste regularly can improve the body's resistance to diseases and delay aging.