SESAME Seeds

Sesame Seeds – Ancient, Nutrient-Rich, and Globally Loved

Sesame seeds are small, oil-rich seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, widely used in global cuisine, bakery, and health food products. Known as one of the world’s oldest cultivated crops, sesame seeds are prized for their nutty flavor, high oil content, and dense nutritional value.

Naturally rich in:

• Healthy fats – Omega-6 and polyunsaturated oils
• Calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc
• Plant-based protein – Up to 20g per 100g
• Antioxidants (sesamin, sesamol)

Available in:

• Natural (hulled) or unhulled
• White, black, red, and golden varieties
• Raw, roasted, or toasted
• Whole seeds, paste (tahini), or oil

Used in:

• Bakery toppings, tahini, and halva
• Snack bars, crackers, and cereals
• Sushi, hummus, and Middle Eastern dishes
• Cold-pressed oil and cosmetic applications

Sesame seeds are vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and ideal for clean-label and functional foods.

What Are Sesame Seeds? A Global Superseed for Flavor, Texture, and Nutrition

Sesame seeds are tiny, flat, oval seeds produced by the Sesamum indicum plant. They are harvested, cleaned, and either sold whole, hulled, or processed into tahini or oil. With a rich nutty aroma and high nutritional value, sesame seeds are used in culinary, industrial, and nutraceutical applications worldwide.

✅ Nutritional & Functional Benefits

Sesame seeds offer a compact source of:

• Healthy fats – High in unsaturated fatty acids
• Calcium – Bone health and nerve support
• Magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium – Trace minerals for immunity and metabolism
• B-vitamins – Including folate and niacin
• Plant protein – Ideal for vegetarian and vegan formulations
• Lignans (sesamin, sesamolin) – Powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory benefits

Unhulled sesame seeds retain more fiber and minerals, while hulled sesame seeds are softer in taste and texture.

🍽️ Culinary & Industrial Applications

Sesame seeds are used across a wide range of product categories:

• Bakery: Bagels, buns, crackers, biscuits
• Tahini production – Hulled white seeds ground into paste
• Middle Eastern & Asian cuisine – Halva, hummus, sushi toppings
• Snack bars, granola, and cereal mixes
• Salads and savory sauces
• Pressed sesame oil – For cooking, salad dressings, and cosmetics
• Roasted seeds and sesame salt (gomasio)

Also used in cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and ayurvedic remedies.

🌍 Top Producing Countries

🗓️ Harvest Calendar

📏 Product Types & Specifications

➤ Seed Types:

• Hulled white sesame – Mild, clean, and ideal for tahini and bakery
• Natural white sesame – Unhulled, higher in fiber
• Black sesame – Intense flavor and rich in antioxidants
• Golden sesame – Specialty aesthetic and taste
• Roasted sesame seeds – For toppings and sauces

➤ Value-Added Products:

• Tahini paste – Pure ground hulled sesame
• Sesame oil – Cold-pressed or toasted
• Sesame flour / protein powder
• Halva base / confectionery ingredient

➤ Grades & Certifications:

• Purity: 99%, 99.90%, 99.95%
• Moisture: ≤6%
• Aflatoxin: ≤4 ppb (EU compliance)
• Microbiological control for foodservice or pharma-grade

📦 Packaging Options

➤ Bulk Supply:

• 25 kg / 50 kg PP woven bags
• 5 kg / 10 kg / 12.5 kg cartons
• Poly-lined and vacuum-sealed options
• Organic and conventional variants available

➤ Retail & Private Label:

• 100 g / 250 g / 500 g / 1 kg stand-up pouches
• Zip-lock bags or jars for tahini
• Custom spice and seed blends available

Certifications:

• USDA Organic / EU Organic
• Halal / Kosher
• Non-GMO
• Gluten-Free / Vegan
• HACCP / BRC / ISO 22000