SESAME SEEDS

Sesame is the oldest oil seed crop plant relatively found in Africa and in India. Sesame seed is tolerant to drought-like conditions, growing where other crops fail. Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. The seeds comes in many colors mainly depending on he cultivar harvested. The mostly traded variety over the world is off-white colored seeds whereas other common colors are golden brown, buff, reddish and black. Seeds with the hulls removed have become increasingly popular and are favored by buyers for their uniformity. Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines across the world. Oil from the seeds contains about 47% oleic acid and 39% linoleic acid and is used in cooking, salad oils and margarine.