Sesame is grown in many parts of the world on over 5 million acres (20,000 km2). One of the largest producers of the crop is Sudan. The seeds are used whole in cooking for their rich nutty flavor and are used for their oil yields. Types of sesame: 1- White sesame: - Oil Content Min. 52% - Admixture Max.1% - Purity Min. 99% - Foreign matter Max. 3% - FFA Max. 3% 2- Brown Sesame - Oil Content Min. 48% - Admixture Max.1% - Purity Min. 99% - Foreign matter Max. 1% - FFA Max. 2%
