Sitting in company (kai) and enjoying good food (seki) is not only popular in Japan. Kaiseki is a philosophy of preparation which places the highest priority on the quality of the components involved. Only the choicest ingredients are used and then served in an artful manner. Gomashio is a spice which is typical of Japanese cuisine. The blend of roasted sesame seeds gives a dish that classic nutty taste and its naturally coarse grain adds aesthetic value to the plate. It is popular in healthy cuisine, since it lends a pleasant, delicate flavor to food, despite the low proportion of sea salt flakes.