Sesame Seeds (Sesamum Indicum) Sesame is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum, commonly known as Till, is one, of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. They are tiny, flat oval seeds with a nutty, taste and an almost invisible crunch. They come in a host of different colours,, depending upon the variety, including white, yellow, black and red., States Producing Sesame in India: Gujarat is the leading sesame producing state, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and West Bengal., Sesame seeds are used to add texture and flavour to a variety of rolls, crackers, salad, dressings, bakery & confectionery, candy making, production of Tahini and Sesame, Oil (which is used for cooking, manufacturing perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and, cosmetic products). Look forward hearing from you soon.