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