Oilseeds
Organic Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds grown under organic production conditions; a valuable oilseed used in the production of sesame oil, tahini and various food products, above all in the food industry, thanks to its high oil content, distinctive aroma and nutritional value.
General Information
Organic Sesame Seeds are an important oilseed grown in accordance with organic production standards that can be used both directly in food production and in different processing operations. The seed’s colour, size, oil content, cleanliness and physical quality characteristics are important in assessing its suitability for its intended use.
Depending on the intended use, sesame seeds can be cleaned, screened, hulled, roasted and milled. Besides the oil obtained from sesame used in oil production, they are also a basic raw material in the production of tahini and sesame-based products used in different food applications.
Uses
Organic Sesame Seeds can be used in various applications, mainly in the food sector.
Main uses:
- In organic tahini production
- In sesame oil production
- In bread, simit and other bakery products
- In the production of halva and sesame-based food products
- In breakfast and snack products
- In sesame paste and other milled sesame products
- As a raw material in the food industry
The way the product is used and its processing requirements should be determined according to seed colour, size, oil content, cleanliness, moisture and other quality criteria, and the buyer’s product specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | min 18 | % |
| Moisture | ≤ 7 | % |
| Crude fat | min 45 | % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 12 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 7 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.