Natural White Sesame Seeds

Description

🌾 Natural White Sesame Seeds
1. Introduction
Natural white sesame seeds are the raw, unprocessed form of sesame, retaining their natural outer husk. They are prized for their nutty flavor, crunchy texture, and high oil content. These seeds are widely used across culinary, bakery, confectionery, and oil extraction industries. Being unhulled, they contain more fiber, calcium, and nutrients, making them a wholesome ingredient in traditional and health-focused diets.

2. Processing of Hulled Sesame Seeds
Step-by-Step Process:

Cleaning:
Harvested sesame seeds are thoroughly cleaned using sieves, aspirators, and destoners to remove dust, stones, sand, and other foreign materials.

Grading:
Seeds are graded based on size, color, and purity to ensure consistent quality.

Drying:
Cleaned seeds are sun-dried or mechanically dried to achieve optimal moisture levels (typically 6–7%) for safe storage and transportation.

Color Sorting:
Advanced color sorting machines are used to remove discolored or damaged seeds to ensure uniformity.

Packaging:
Processed seeds are packed in food-grade polypropylene (PP) or paper bags (25–50 kg) to preserve freshness and quality during storage and shipping.

3. Physical Characteristics

Parameter	Specification
Color	Natural white or off-white
Purity	99.90% minimum
Moisture	6–7% max
Oil Content	48–52%
Free Fatty Acid (FFA)	1.5% max
Admixture	0.10% max
Odor	Characteristic nutty aroma
Taste	Rich, nutty flavor
Shelf Life	12 months (when stored in a cool, dry place)

4. Nutritional Value (per 100g)

Nutrient	Amount
Energy	~573 kcal
Protein	17–18 g
Fat	49–50 g
Carbohydrates	23–25 g
Fiber	12–13 g
Calcium	975–1000 mg
Iron	15–16 mg
Magnesium	350–370 mg
Phosphorus	625 mg
Zinc	7–8 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.8 mg

➡️ Health Benefits:

• Promotes bone and heart health due to rich calcium and healthy fats.

• Contains antioxidants like sesamol and sesamin that support overall wellness.

• Improves digestion and supports skin and hair health.

• Naturally gluten-free and suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.

• High in fiber, aiding in cholesterol management and gut health.

5. Applications

Industry	Uses
Food & Bakery	Bread toppings, burger buns, biscuits, cookies, crackers
Confectionery	Traditional sweets like tilgul, chikki, halva
Health Foods	Granola, energy bars, salads, cereals
Oil Extraction	Produces aromatic, flavorful sesame oil
Cosmetics	Used in soaps, creams, and skincare products due to rich oil and vitamin E content