Sesame

Sesame grown since antiquity for its seeds, which are used as food and flavoring and from which a prized oil is extracted.

Widely cultivated, the sesame plant is found in most of the tropical, subtropical, and southern temperate areas of the world.

Whole sesame seeds are rich in several types of vitamins B, and dietary minerals, especially iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. Sesame seeds contain 20% of vitamin B

Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich, nutlike flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines across the world.

Sesame oil is used as a salad oil or cooking oil, and in the manufacture of soaps, pharmaceuticals, and lubricants. Sesame seeds are made into a paste called tahini and the Middle Eastern confection halvah.

TYPES WE OFFER?

White sesame (Gadarif Region Production):

These are the seeds of which the external shells color varies from white to yellowish white, provided that the colored seeds may not exceed 5%

Mixed Sesame:

These are whitish sesame seeds that contain a maximum of 25% of colored seeds.

Brown (red) sesame:

These are the seeds of which the external shell color varies from golden to brownish, and may contain 26% or more colored seeds.