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Description
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Item: |
Sesame Seed |
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Latin Name: |
Sesamum indicum |
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Family: |
Pedaliaceae |
Background
Information:
Sesame may be the oldest
condiment known to man. In any event, it is probably the oldest
crop grown for its edible oil. Records of sesame production in
the Tigris and Euphrates valleys date back to 1600 b.c. In the
tale of Ali Baba and the forty thieves, ‘Open Sesame’ was the
secret password to open the treasure cave. Late in the 17th
and 18th centuries, slaves brought the seed to America.
In parts of the American South sesame is still known as benne.
Physical Description:
The sesame seed plant
is an annual with a branched stem that grows to a height of 0.6
– 1.2 m (2-4 feet). The small seeds vary in size up to 3.5 mm
(1/8 inch). Color may range from yellowish white to red, brown
and black. Hulled Sesame is pearly white. It has a rich, nut-like
flavor when roasted. Hulling or Decorticating is the process of
removing the outer husk.
Primary Countries
of Origin:
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India |
Mexico |
Nicaragua |
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Sudan |
Guatemala |
Venezuela |
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China |
Ethiopia |
El Salvador |
Harvest Times:
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India |
October/November |
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Sudan/Ethiopia/Central America/Mexico |
November/December |
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Venezuela |
March/April. |
Uses:
In the Western World
Hulled Sesame is best known as a topping for hamburger buns. Sesame
Oil is widely used in Asia. Tahini is a paste made from ground
sesame seeds. It is also an ingredient in Halva. Its high protein
content makes sesame popular with the health food industry.
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Product Name: |
Sesame Seed - Hulled
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Sesame
Seed Kernels, Dried (decorticated)
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| Nutrient
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Units
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Value
per 100 g,
edible portion |
N |
SE |
| Proximates
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| Water
|
g |
4.810
|
29 |
.272 |
| Energy
|
kcal |
588.000
|
0 |
0.000
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| Energy
|
kj |
2460.000
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Protein
|
g |
26.380
|
613 |
.100 |
| Total
lipid (fat) |
g |
54.780
|
614 |
.108 |
| Carbohydrate,
by difference |
g |
9.390
|
0 |
0.000
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| Fiber,
total dietary |
g |
11.600
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Ash |
g |
4.640
|
26 |
.413 |
| Minerals
|
| Calcium,
Ca |
mg |
131.000
|
19 |
50.769
|
| Iron,
Fe |
mg |
7.800
|
6 |
.783 |
| Magnesium,
Mg |
mg |
347.000
|
3 |
41.767
|
| Phosphorus,
P |
mg |
776.000
|
9 |
71.400
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| Potassium,
K |
mg |
407.000
|
3 |
58.119
|
| Sodium,
Na |
mg |
40.000
|
4 |
8.005
|
| Zinc,
Zn |
mg |
10.250
|
2 |
.750 |
| Copper,
Cu |
mg |
1.460
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Manganese,
Mn |
mg |
1.430
|
0 |
0.000
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| Selenium,
Se |
mcg |
1.700
|
0 |
0.000
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| Vitamins
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| Vitamin
C, ascorbic acid |
mg |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Thiamin
|
mg |
.722 |
5 |
.246 |
| Riboflavin
|
mg |
.085 |
16 |
.022 |
| Niacin
|
mg |
4.682
|
15 |
.152 |
| Pantothenic
acid |
mg |
.681 |
2 |
.104 |
| Vitamin
B-6 |
mg |
.146 |
0 |
0.000
|
| Folate
|
mcg |
96.000
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Vitamin
B-12 |
mcg |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Vitamin
A, IU |
IU |
66.000
|
1 |
0.000
|
| Vitamin
A, RE |
mcg_RE
|
7.000
|
1 |
0.000
|
| Vitamin
E |
mg_ATE
|
2.270
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Lipids
|
| Fatty
acids, saturated |
g |
7.672
|
0 |
0.000
|
| 4:0 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
|
| 6:0 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
|
| 8:0 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
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| 10:0 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
|
| 12:0 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
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| 14:0 |
g |
.136 |
0 |
0.000
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| 16:0 |
g |
4.898
|
0 |
0.000
|
| 18:0 |
g |
2.305
|
0 |
0.000
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| Fatty
acids, monounsaturated |
g |
20.687
|
0 |
0.000
|
| 16:1 |
g |
.164 |
0 |
0.000
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| 18:1 |
g |
20.425
|
0 |
0.000
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| 20:1 |
g |
.077 |
0 |
0.000
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| 22:1 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
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| Fatty
acids, polyunsaturated |
g |
24.011
|
0 |
0.000
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| 18:2 |
g |
23.572
|
0 |
0.000
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| 18:3 |
g |
.415 |
0 |
0.000
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| 18:4 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
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| 20:4 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
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| 20:5 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
|
| 22:5 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
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| 22:6 |
g |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
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| Cholesterol
|
mg |
0.000
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Amino
acids |
| Tryptophan
|
g |
.473 |
0 |
0.000
|
| Threonine
|
g |
1.180
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Isoleucine
|
g |
1.289
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Leucine
|
g |
2.150
|
0 |
0.000
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| Lysine
|
g |
.831 |
0 |
0.000
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| Methionine
|
g |
.896 |
0 |
0.000
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| Cystine
|
g |
.523 |
0 |
0.000
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| Phenylalanine
|
g |
1.528
|
0 |
0.000
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| Tyrosine
|
g |
1.125
|
0 |
0.000
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| Valine
|
g |
1.478
|
0 |
0.000
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| Arginine
|
g |
3.325
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Histidine
|
g |
.677 |
0 |
0.000
|
| Alanine
|
g |
1.409
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Aspartic
acid |
g |
2.265
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Glutamic
acid |
g |
4.943
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Glycine
|
g |
1.896
|
0 |
0.000
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| Proline
|
g |
1.359
|
0 |
0.000
|
| Serine
|
g |
1.309
|
0 |
0.000
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USDA
Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 12 (March
1998)
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Product Name: |
Sesame Seed, Hulled
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Origin: |
Mexico, Central America, India (Premium Grade) |
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Color: |
Pearly White |
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Flavor: |
Typical, nutty |
Cleanliness Specifications
(Meets or exceeds ASTA standards):
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Purity |
99.95% min. |
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Insect Defiled/Infested |
1% by weight |
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Mold |
1% by weight |
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Whole Insects, dead (by count) |
None |
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Excreta, mammalian |
None |
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Excreta, other |
None |
Typical Analysis:
(AOAC)
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Moisture: |
5% max. |
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Free Fatty Acid |
2% max. |
Microbiological Analysis: (AOAC)
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Pathogens: |
Negative |
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Aflatoxin: |
Negative |
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Salmonella: |
Negative |
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Pesticide Residues: |
None detected |
Recommended Storage Conditions:
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Temperature: |
Max. 70% F. (21 degrees C.) |
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Humidity: |
70% max. |
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Shelf Life: |
6 months |
Standard Packing:
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Paper Bags 50 lbs net each |
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Paper Bags 25 kg net each |
Smaller size bags (10
kg, 25 lbs) available upon request.
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