White sesame seeds Sesamum indicum are small oilrich seeds widely used in food oil extraction and bakery industries They are known for their high nutritional value nutty flavor and health benefits

Physical Properties

Appearance Small oval flat seeds

Color Creamy white to offwhite

Odor Mild nutty aroma

Taste Mild nutty slightly sweet

Size 24 mm in length

Purity Min 99

Foreign Matter Max 1

Immature or Damaged Seeds Max 2

Moisture Content Max 6

Chemical Nutritional Composition Per 100g

Protein 1825

Total Fat 4855

Saturated Fat 610

Monounsaturated Fat 1825

Polyunsaturated Fat 3545

Carbohydrates 1525

Dietary Fiber 912

Ash Content Max 5

Calcium 8001000 mg

Iron 1015 mg

Magnesium 300400 mg

Phosphorus 500600 mg

Zinc 58 mg

Sesamin Sesamolin 052 natural antioxidants

Microbiological Standards For Food Grade

Total Plate Count Max 50000 CFUg

Yeast Mold Max 500 CFUg

Coliforms 10 CFUg

E Coli Salmonella Absent

Aflatoxins B1 B2 G1 G2 Max 10 ppb

Contaminants Adulterants

Heavy Metals

o Lead Pb 02 ppm

o Cadmium Cd 01 ppm

o Arsenic As 01 ppm

o Mercury Hg 005 ppm

Pesticide Residues As per international standards FSSAI EU FDA

Artificial Additives Preservatives Must be absent

Types of White Sesame Seeds

1 Hulled Sesame Seeds Outer shell removed used in bakery and confectionery

2 Unhulled Sesame Seeds Natural form with hull higher fiber content

3 Organic Sesame Seeds Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers

4 Mechanically Dried Sesame Seeds Processed with controlled drying methods

Applications of White Sesame Seeds

Food Industry Used in bakery confectionery tahini and spice blends

Oil Industry Extracted for sesame oil rich in antioxidants

Nutraceuticals Used in dietary supplements and health foods

Cosmetics Personal Care Used in skin and hair care products