Type |
White, Black, Hulled, Natural, Roasted |
Seed Size |
Small, oval-shaped (2–4 mm length) |
Color |
White, Off-white, Black, Golden (varies by type) |
Purity |
98% to 99.95% (based on grade and cleaning process) |
Moisture Content |
Max. 6% to 8% |
Oil Content |
48% to 52% (high in hulled and white varieties) |
Admixture |
Max. 0.5% to 2% |
Foreign Matter |
Max. 0.5% (premium grade) |
Free Fatty Acid (FFA) |
Max. 2% (hulled) |
Shelf Life |
12 months (cool, dry conditions) |
Aroma & Taste |
Nutty, mild aroma; crisp and crunchy taste |
Usage |
Bakery, confectionery, oil extraction, tahini, seasoning |
Packaging |
25 kg, 50 kg PP or paper bags; bulk in containers |
Origin |
India, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, Myanmar |