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Sesame seeds may be the oldest condiment known to man dating back to as early as 1600 BC. They are highly valued for their oil which is exceptionally resistant to rancidity. The scientific name for sesame seeds is Sesamun indicum.
The seed exceptionally rich in iron, magnesium, manganese, copper calcium (90 mg per tablespoon for un-hulled seed, 10 mg for hulled) and contain vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin E. They contain lignin, including unique content of sesamine, which are phytoestrogens with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Sesame seed also contain phytosterols associated with reduced level of blood cholesterol.
Before processing first engage in cleaning of the seeds. Pure water is used for cleaning and use winnowing basket is for dusting and dirt removal. The other processing procedures are cleaning, hulling, drying, sorting, and packing in ascending order.
PACKING: For packing Sesame Seed and related products HDPE/ Poly packs and multiwall paper bags, Jute bags are used.
CLEANING: After harvesting, the sesame seeds are cleaned and hulled. The first stage of the hulling process is cleaning. The sesame seeds pass through an air separation stage to remove any foreign particles. |
HULLING: In Hulling process a combination of water and friction work together as the seeds are passed against the Chamber of the hulling machine to separate the hull from the seeds. |
DRYING: Drying is one of the most important stages in processing to ensure high quality. Further there is the chance of forming poisoning bacteria on some spices which is a real danger if proper washing and drying is not done. For drying we use auto dryers. |
SORTEXING: Aspiration, Destoner and Gravity machines with the help of which the seeds are graded by size, density, colour and flavor. |
Keep in cool and dry place, store in ambient temperature
24 months from production date Protect from moisture