Sesame

English Name Sesame Scientific Name Sesame indicun L
Total Ash Percentage 4.5 - 6.5% Economic Part Seeds (grains)
Harvest Time september Planting Time April - May
Active Ingredient

Oils (fats): 50-60% unsaturated fatty acids; Antioxidants (lignans): sesamin, sesamol; Minerals and vitamins

Botanical Description

Very small, oval or pear-shaped, slightly flattened seeds with a pointed tip