Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds are the wonderful oil seeds which are increasingly used in preparation of food varieties, medical and industrial applications. Sesame Seeds have high oil content and rich nutrients. They have been primarily cultivated in the Indian States of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Orissa and West Bengal. They have been used all over the world especially in the Middle East countries. In Japan sesame seeds are very popular and recognized as Kura Korma. Brand name - VINVELEX.
The varieties of sesame seeds are Natural White Sesame Seeds, Natural Black Sesame Seeds, Brown Sesame Seeds and Hulled Sesame Seeds. Unrefined black sesame seeds are highly rich in taste comparing to that of white sesame seeds. Black sesame seeds are in huge demand due to their flavour and strong aroma than the white sesame seeds or brown sesame seeds. They are rich in calcium, protein, B vitamins, copper, iron and manganese. India accounts for about 30 % of the world production and it plays a vital role in the international business.
Features:

• Sesame seeds are rich in oil contents [40 to 60 %]
• They are rich in calcium, protein, B vitamins, copper, iron and manganese.
• They have medicinal properties, nutritional values and are good for health and digestive system.
• They are anti-septic for common skin pathogens, natural anti-viral and anti-provocative negotiator.
• According to Ayurvedic Physicians of Holland the white sesame seed is best for curing numerous chronic disease processes and among them a few are: For curing hepatitis, for diabetes and for migraines.
• Gives different flavours when added to salads, curry and tahini.

Applications:

• 1Used for healthy cooking purposes and treated suitable for salad oil and margarine.
• Used for seasoning purposes to enrich flavour of the dishes.
• Having medicinal properties it is used to protect the liver from oxidative damage.
• Find applications in bakery foods mostly in breads and bun for crunchiness.
• The paste or spread prepared from sesame seeds is usually suitable for crackers and toasts.
• It is added to the bread and other recipes for nutty flavour.
• It can be used in place of nuts in pie crusts, and it can be adorned on a variety of starter dishes or as crispy coating on a variety of eatables.
• The oil has a unique flavour and is rich in anti-oxidants which gives it a long self-life and is resistant rancidity.
• The oil of sesame seed can be used in the manufacturing of soaps, paints, lubricants and medicines.
• The residue which is left after the extraction of the oil from the sesame seeds is used as cattle feed.