Goma means sesame and shio means salt. EDEN Gomasio is low sodium sesame salt, a condiment of organic roasted sesame seed and EDEN Sea Salt. Eastern cultures do not put straight salt on food. They use condiments like gomasio to better balance and enhance. Sesame's oil is released by roasting, coats the salt and amplifies it for more taste from less salt. Easy dual shaker/pour cap. kosher pareve.