Attribute |
Specification |
Product Name |
Sesame Seeds |
Botanical Name |
Sesamum indicum |
Common Types |
Natural White, Hulled White, Black, Brown |
Form |
Whole, flat, oval seeds |
Color |
Varies by type – White, Off-white, Black, or Brown |
Size |
2–4 mm in length |
Moisture Content |
Maximum 6% |
Oil Content |
48%–52% (depending on variety) |
Purity |
Minimum 98%–99.95% (based on grade) |
Foreign Matter |
Not more than 0.5% (export grade) |
Admixture |
Not more than 1% |
Immature/Broken Seeds |
Maximum 1%–2% |
Taste |
Mild, nutty flavor |
Aroma |
Pleasant, sesame-like aroma |
Texture |
Dry, crisp, non-rancid |
Insect Damage |
Absent |
Mould |
Not allowed |
Cleanliness |
Mechanically cleaned, color-sorted |