text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE product_characteristics (product_id VARCHAR); CREATE TABLE products (product_id VARCHAR, product_name VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many characteristics does the product named "sesame" have?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(*) FROM products AS t1 JOIN product_characteristics AS t2 ON t1.product_id = t2.product_id WHERE t1.product_name = "sesame"