Sesame Seed · Nigeria

Sesame seeds are oil-rich, small, flat seeds obtained from the Sesamum indicum plant. They are widely used in the food, confectionery, bakery, oil extraction, and cosmetic industries. Nigeria is one of the top global producers. Parameter Specification Purity 98–99.5% minimum Moisture ≤ 6% Oil Content 48–52% FFA (Free Fatty Acid) ≤ 2% Admixture ≤ 2% Foreign Matter ≤ 1% Immature Seeds ≤ 1% Broken Seeds ≤ 2% Color White/Cream Odor Clean, free from rancidity