One of the initial oil seeds known to humankind, sesame seeds have been widely employed in culinary as well as in traditional medicines for their nutritive, preventive, and curative properties. Sesame is an important source of phyto-nutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid phenolic anti-oxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber with potential anti-cancer as well as health promoting properties. Sesame plant is a tall annual herb in the Pedaliaceae family, which grows extensively in Asia, particularly in Burma, China, and India. It is also one of the chief commercial crops in Nigeria, Sudan and Ethiopia. Scientific name: Sesamum indicum. Flavorful, crunchy sesame seeds are widely considered as healthy foods. 100 grams of seeds carry 573 calories. Although, much of its calorie comes from fats, sesame contains several notable health-benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins. The seeds are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, which comprises of up to 50% of fatty acids in them. Oleic acid helps lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increases HDL or "good cholesterol" in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which is rich in mono-unsaturated fats may help prevent coronary artery disease, and stroke by favoring healthy serum lipid profile.
Botanical Name Arachis hypogaea Taste Typical Odor Odourless, no foreign odours Color Typical, beige/yellow typical Production area 6000 Tons Packing White polypropylene packaging bag of 25 kg y 50 kg Loading 20 feet: 19 metric tonnes Analysis Values Purity 99.70% min Oil content 48.00% max Moisture 5.00% max
We are a West African company into trade and exports of Premium Quality Fermented Raw Cocoa Beans in large quantities from Osun State,Nigeria. We have for immediate exports in large quantities Raw Cocoa Beans which are well fermented for 4-6 days to achieve a strong flavor and sun dried for 5-7days to achieve the best possible moisture content for the Cocoa Beans. COMMODITY:Cocoa Beans Origin: Nigeria Grade : Quality Fermented Colour /Appearance: Brown Oval -shaped Maturity:Matured Beans Crop Year: August 2024 New Season Style :Sun Dried Mositure : 8% Max Bean Count: 89 to 99beans/kg Broken beans / defective: 0.7% - 0.8% maximum Fat Content: 46.92% Theobromine:1.2% Max Admixture : Negligible Certificate of Analysis is Available on Request . Shelf Life : 24-30months
Cocoa is thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central America. It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquerors in the 16th century and quickly became popular as a health-promoting medicine. Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter. Today, cocoa is most famous for its role in chocolate production. However, modern research has revealed that it does indeed contain important compounds that can benefit your health. Benefits 1) Rich in Polyphenols That Provide Several Health Benefits 2) May Reduce High Blood Pressure by Improving Nitric Oxide Levels 3) Cocoa has other properties that may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke 4) Polyphenols Improve Blood Flow to Your Brain and Brain Function 5) May Improve Mood and Symptoms of Depression by Various Means 6) Flavanols May Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes 7) May Aid Weight Control in Many Surprising Ways 8) May Have Cancer-Protective Properties 9) Theobromine and Theophylline Contents May Help People With Asthma 10) Antibacterial and Immune-Stimulating Properties May Benefit Your Teeth and Skin
Nigeria is a leading player in the global cocoa industry. We are the fourth-largest producer, covering a 6.5% share of global production. Nigeria climate supports production and supply of cocoa beans from October to June. This is a relatively long cocoa production period where1.4 million hectares of farmland are cultivated. With our resources, we are able to export this agro commodity in the quantity of 1000MT-2000MT every month.
COCOA BEANS SEEDS HS Code 18010000 PRICE = US$700/TON CIF ORIGIN: SOUTH AFRICA PACKAGE:,50KG MIN ORDER:200TONS DESCRIPTION The cocoa bean (technically cocoa seed) or simply cocoa (/�?ko�?. ko�?/), also called the cacao bean (technically cacao seed) or cacao (/k�?�?ka�?/), is� the dried and fully fermented seed of Theobroma cacao, from which cocoa solids (a mixture of nonfat substances) and cocoa butter (the fat) can be extracted. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS COLOR VISUAL: Brown ACIDITY (OLEIC ACID): â?? TASTE: Characteristic ASHES: â?? ODOR Fruity, nutty. FAT: Min. 49% (Cacao Butter) FOREIGN MATERIAL: Max. 1%* FERMENTATION: Min. 85% DEFECTS: Max. 3% HUMIDITY LEVEL: Max. 7% AVERAGE SIZE: 22 mm IODINE: â?? CALIBER: Min. 135/100 g MELTING POINT: â?? PARTICLE SIZE: â?? PEROXIDE: â?? * The product may contain traces of pits/stalks/shell. PH-LEVEL (10%): 5-6.5 SAPONIFICATION: â?? SOLUBILITY: â??