Sesame seed
(Sesamum indicum) is a tropical seed
often called benniseed in Nigeria. This seed has been in existence since a long
time ago. The original area of domestication of sesame is obscure but it seems likely
to have first been brought into cultivation in Asia or India. The plant is
usually 60 to 120cm tall and the fruit is a dehiscent capsule held close to the
stem. When ripe, the capsule shatters to release a number of small seeds. The
seeds are protected by a fibrous ‘hull’ or skin, which may be whitish to brown
or black depending on the variety.
In Nigeria, we have majorly two varieties
of sesame seeds which are: White Sesame Seeds and Brown Sesame Seeds. The White
Sesame Seeds is of food grade which can be used in the confectionary industries
while the brown/mixed can be used in producing animal feeds. Major usefulness
of sesame seeds in the international market are:
1. Used
in making biscuit
2.
Used in making aerosol
3.
Used in baking bread
4.
Used in making animal feeds
5.
Used for medicinal treatments
6. It’s
oil is a special ingredient in making margarine
Sesame seed can be found in states
like: Nassarawa, Benue, Kano, Taraba, Jigawa and Yobe. International buyers of
Sesame Seeds are: Japan, China, USA, Pakistan, Greece and Netherlands. Each
buyer dictates the specifications of the sesame seed they want. Below is an
example of the specifications buyers normally request:
Oil Content: 45 – 60% minimum
Impurities: 0 – 2% maximum
Free Fatty
Acid: 1 – 2% maximum
Moisture
Content: 6 – 9% maximum
The local price of sesame seeds varies within
N195,000/Ton – N210,000/Ton.
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