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Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) are one of the oldest oilseeds in trade, prized for their nutty flavour and 44% to 50% oil content. They are sold in three main forms: hulled white seed with the husk removed, natural white seed as harvested, and black seed with its deep colour and stronger flavour.

Geodhara International sources sesame seeds from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. We supply Hulled White at 99.95% purity, Natural White in 99/1 and 98/2 grades, and Black sesame at 99% and above, each machine cleaned and sortexed, and every lot is tested for moisture, oil content, Salmonella and ethylene oxide residues before dispatch.

Our target markets include South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, the USA, the EU and Russia, where we supply bakeries, tahini and halva makers, confectioners, oil mills and food distributors with consistent quality and full export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu)

Botanical NameSesamum indicum

HS Code1207.40

Hulled WhitePurity 99.95% and above, sortexed; husk removed

Natural White99/1 and 98/2 grades (white to dark seed), admixture max 1%

BlackPurity 99% and above; 99.95% sortex grade available

Oil Content44% - 50%

Free Fatty AcidMax 2%

MoistureMax 6%; max 5% for hulled

Packaging25 kg and 50 kg PP or paper bags; 1 MT bulk bags

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life12 - 18 months

StorageCool, dry and well ventilated, away from strong odours. Oilseeds go rancid if stored warm

Food SafetySalmonella and ethylene oxide tested per lot to destination limits

Harvest PeriodArrivals Sep - Nov and Apr - Jun

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 17 MT

Quantity:Approx. 26 MT

Uses

Uses of Sesame Seeds

Hulled white seed for bread, bun, bagel and cracker toppings in bakery production.
Tahini, halva and sesame paste for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food makers.
Natural seed for sesame oil extraction, cold-pressed and expeller-pressed.
Black sesame for Asian confectionery, desserts, sushi garnish and health foods.
Snack bars, brittles and traditional sweets such as til ladoo and gajak.

Known As

EnglishSesame Seeds / Til

Hindiतिल (Til)

Teluguనువ్వులు (Nuvvulu)

Korean참깨 (Chamkkae)

Japaneseごま (Goma)

Chinese芝麻 (Zhima)

Arabicسمسم (Simsim)

VietnameseVừng / Mè

RussianКунжут (Kunzhut)

FAQs

Which sesame grades do you export?

Hulled White at 99.95% purity and above, sortexed with the husk removed; Natural White in 99/1 and 98/2 grades, where the numbers are the percentage of white seed to darker seed; and Black sesame at 99% purity and above, with a 99.95% sortex grade available.

What is the difference between hulled and natural sesame?

Hulled sesame has had its outer husk removed, giving a whiter, softer seed used for bakery toppings and tahini. Natural sesame keeps its husk, holds longer in storage and is used for oil extraction, confectionery and markets that prefer whole seed.

Where are your sesame seeds sourced from?

From Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Geodhara International does not own farms, factories or warehouses - we coordinate supply, quality checks and export.

How do you control Salmonella and ethylene oxide?

Each lot is sampled and tested by an accredited laboratory for Salmonella and for ethylene oxide residues against the destination's limits, which matter most for EU buyers. The certificate of analysis travels with the shipment.

What packaging options are available?

We offer 25 kg and 50 kg PP or paper bags and 1 MT bulk bags, with custom private-label packaging to suit your market requirements.