Sesame Seeds

SESAME (Sesamum  indicum L.) is one  of  the  world’s oldest spice and oilseed crop grown mainly for its seeds that contain approximately  50% oil and 25% protein. The world production is estimated at 4 million tones.

SESAME has important agricultural attributes. It is adapted to tropical and temperate conditions, grows well on stored soil moisture with minimal irrigation or rainfall and can produce good yield under high temperature.

Nigeria, Sudan and Chad produce a large percentage of the world total annual exports. Sesame in the region is raise almost entirely under rain fed conditions.

 

Uses of Sesame

  • Oil Industry
  • Confectionary and Biscuit industry
  • Tahini – a traditional Middle Eastern
  • Sesame paste.
  • Dip and  spread  manufacturers  – add ingredients  such as chickpeas and eggplant to Tahini and call the product Homus and Baba Gnnouj
  • Bakery industry
  • Halva industry – Halva is a popular sweet made  by  mixing approximately  50%  Tahini  with boiled wiped sugar and other ingredients.

Nutrition facts :

Amount per 100 g

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Energy573
Total Fat50 g76%
Saturated fat7 g35%
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 11 mg0%
Potassium468 mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 23 g7%
Dietary fiber 12 g48%
Sugar 0.3 g
Protein18 g
Vitamin C0%
Iron81%
Vitamin B640%
Magnesium87%
Calcium97%
Vitamin D0%
Cobalamin0%