Sesame ( Sesamum indicum) is a plant in the genus Sesamum, also called benne. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa were we source ours (Niger and Burkina Faso). It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. World production in 2018 was 6 million metric tons (5,900,000 long tons; 6,600,000 short tons), with Sudan, Myanmar, and India as the largest producers.
Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3,000 years ago. Sesamum has many other species, most being wild and native to sub-Saharan Africa.S. indicum, the cultivated type, originated in India. It tolerates drought conditions well, growing where other crops fail. Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich, nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines around the world. Like other foods, it can trigger allergicreactions in some people
Sesame seed is considered to be the oldest oilseed crop known to humanity.The genus has many species, and most are wild. Most wild species of the genus Sesamum are native to sub-Saharan Africa. S. indicum, the cultivated type,originated in India.
The sesame seeds from Burkina Faso and niger
Specifications
Purity -99%
Oil content-51%
Moisture-6%