Sesame

White and black sesame are not two different spices. The color of the seed and the peeling of the shell need to be distinguished when choosing tahini, topping or topping.

The seeds ripen in boxes. Early crumbling forms required especially careful cleaning.

Light color alone does not prove that the membrane has been removed; black does not promise a universally better composition.

History

Old oilseed crop

Sesame has long been grown in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. International trade includes both seeds and oil extraction products.

Why is the box important?

The opening boxes lost seeds during harvesting. The non-shattering forms have aided mechanization and commercial cultivation in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Regions and differences

Documented growing regions

The map shows examples and important areas, not all countries or global market shares. Coordinates are approximate. The origin and characteristics of our batch are confirmed separately.

Gedaref, Sudan

FAO works here with the sesame chain and product quality.

Cleanliness, drying and processing management are important along with yield.

Inquire about food grade specifications and batch purity.

Magway, Central Myanmar, Myanmar

Sesame is included in the USDA regional agricultural calendar.

Moisture regime and place in crop rotation change crop conditions.

Do not transfer information about one season to any batch.

Texas, USA

One of the American growing areas.

Mechanized production is associated with varieties that retain seeds in pods.

For paste, check the shell cleaning separately.

Oklahoma, USA

State University describes local culture and properties of sesame raw materials.

The color range of seeds is wider than the usual white and black.

Choose the declared form rather than take it out of the country.

• India
• China
• Tanzania

Types and processing

Light with shell

A naturally light-colored seed can retain its shell.

Topping, if the texture suits the dish.

Purified

The casing is removed before further processing.

Smooth tahini at just the right degree of roast.

Black

One of the natural colors of sesame seeds.

Contrasting sprinkles; check if the product is fried.

Roasted

Roasting is a separate stage, and not synonymous with cleaning.

Flavored topping or paste according to recipe.

Drying this product

How to choose

• For tahini, check to remove the casing.
• For black sesame seeds, check the degree of roasting separately.
• Sesame is a separate ingredient in the mixture; it is not replaced by the general inscription “seeds”.

In the catalog

• Sesame
• Black sesame