SESAME
In India, sesame is available throughout the year as it is grown both in the winter as well as summer season, most of it cultivated as kharif crop. Northern part of the country produces its entire sesame yield as khariff crop while the southern part of the country produces the same as both khariff and rabi. The sesame seeds are derived from the fruit of the plant, one fruit containing 50 to 100 seeds. Most of the harvesting is done manually making it basically a commercial crop the cost being quite nominal. Sesame plant is one of those plants that thrives in the tropical conditions and are easily adaptable to the environment. That is why it is mostly found in the countries lying in the tropical belt of the world. Sesame is a drought resistant annual plant and yields maximum when grown at temperatures 25 to 27 degree Celsius. Sandy loam, well-drained soil type with alkalinity ranging from 5.5 to 8 is required for the efficient performance of the plant but the crop can be grown on the various other soil types also. Many a varieties of the plant are multi branched and the other less branched and it gains a height of 20 to 60 inches. White to pale-rose, bell shaped flowers begin to occur in 6 to 8 weeks of plantation and the leaves are generally variable in size. Sesame seeds are highly valued for their high content of sesame oil, an oil that is very resistant to rancidity. Sesame seeds are the main ingredients in both tahini and the Middle Eastern sweet treat, halvah. Spread tahini (sesame paste) on toasted bread and either drizzle with honey for a sweet treat or combine with miso for a savory snack. Some of the domestic purposes are cooking purposes, preparation of salads, and the other industrial applications may be listed as in the production of margarine, soaps, pharmaceuticals, paints and lubricants. Sesame seeds are rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibers and other minerals and vitamins. Sesame seeds are tiny, flat oval seeds with a nutty taste and a delicate, almost invisible crunch. They come in a host of different colors, depending upon the variety, including white, yellow, black and red. Packing options open including in Plastic OR Jute OR PP/HDPE bags in 75kg, 50kg,25kg and 10kg ( with bag weight ).
Specifications are :
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Moisture |
4% Max |
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Oil |
46% Min |
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Purity |
98% - 99.50% |
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Admixture |
2% Max |
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FFA |
3% |
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Pesticide |
N.A. |