Seasame

Ethiopia is the center of origin for cultivated sesame, which has earned and maintained its place as a leading cash crop for the country. It is known by farmers in the north as “white gold”. Though it is grown extensively in the western and north western parts of the country, domestic consumption remains quite low, and nearly all of the sesame that is produced is sold internationally.

White Humera, White Welega and Red sesame are the most known sesame seeds in Ethiopia. Humera type sesame seeds grow in Humera, Gonder and Metema. Whitish Humera type is known for its top quality and has a bid demand in the world market. It is used as a reference for grading in the international market. The Humera type is also appreciated worldwide for its aroma and taste, for its whitish color and use more for cooking than for oil production. Humera sesame accounts for nearly three-quarters of all sesame produced in Ethiopia.

The second variety, Wollega sesame (also named for the region from which it originates) is highly sought for its high oil content, and accounts for about one quarter of Ethiopian sesame production.

 

Seasame

Type

Ethiopian origin

Altitude

1500-2000 mt

Color

Brown

Food content

high protein

Purity

Grade 2 &3

Types of Seasame

In Ethiopia a large number of sesame seed varieties exists. The major competitive advantage of the Wellega type is its high oil content.

Good Quality machine cleaned 99% Purity, Admixture 1% max, FFA 1.5% Max, Oil content 51% min, moisture content is 7% max.