What are the effects of melanin in black sesame?

Melanin is mainly found in the seed coat of black sesame. It is safe, non-toxic, and stable, and be an excellent natural melanin. Black sesame melanin has antioxidant, free radical scavenging, lipid-lowering, and anti-tumor functions. It can be added as a pigment in food, medicine, and health products, with great development potential and varieties of application.