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sesame ( Sesamum indicum ) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum . Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. The flowers of the sesame seed plant are yellow, though they can vary in colour with some being blue or purple.for more details, contact us to www.md-exports.com

The Chinese used sesame seeds some 5,000 years ago for preparation of ink blocks. In ancient Egypt, the seeds were ground and used as grain flour.
The world on an average produces close to 3 million tons of sesame seed every year
Around 60-65 countries of the world produce sesame seed. Asian and African countries are the major producers of this. The top five producers account for around 70% of the production. China, India, Sudan, Myanmar, Uganda, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Tanzania, Mexico, Thailand and Egypt, in that order of rank, are the top-twelve producers of this seed.

India produces a wide variety of sesame seeds varying in color from white to red to black, with oil content varying from 40 to 50 %. The white and black seeds are mainly used for direct consumption by its addition in several foods and for exports. The brown seeds are mainly used for oil extraction. These have oil content of around 45-50 %. The white seeds have the desirable nutty taste and are used for making sweets, baked foods and confectionaries. The black seeds are used for seasoning and for fries. Hulled seeds are also used for snack preparation.
Sesame seed is largely cultivated in the western and eastern parts of the country. The major producers are Gujarat, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Rajasthan is also a major producer, when the area receives sufficient rains.

Sesame Seed Usage
The sesame seed is used full in cooking for its rich nutty flavor and also yields oil. The ground and processed seeds can also be used in sweet confections. Sesame seeds are occasionally added to breads and at the tops of hamburger buns.

Sesame Seed Nutrition Value
The seeds known to be quite rich in many mineral contents like iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, and calcium. The seeds are also a good natural source of vitamin B1 and vitamin E. Sesame seeds are known to have phytoestrogens with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. The antioxidant properties are attributed to its lignans, including unique content of sesamin.

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