Indian sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), commonly known as Til, are globally renowned for their uniform pearly colour, rich nutty flavour, and high oil content (minimum 48% to 52%). Aggregated and processed through Unjha’s advanced Sortex and mechanical hulling infrastructure, export sesame serves the bakery, confectionery, tahini, and cold-pressed oil industries across Europe, North America, and the Far East.
The Three Primary Commercial Export Classes
Depending on industrial processing requirements, international buyers source sesame under three primary specifications:
| Specification | Natural White Sesame | Mechanically Hulled (Auto Sortex) | Black Sesame Seeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Purity | 99.0% to 99.5% Sortex | 99.95% to 99.99% Pure | 99.0% to 99.9% Sortex |
| Skin / Husk | Intact natural seed coat | Mechanically removed (skinless) | Intact natural black skin |
| Color | Creamy white to light beige | Snow-white to pearly white | Deep jet black |
| Oil Content | Min 48.0% – 50.0% | Min 50.0% – 52.0% | Min 45.0% – 48.0% |
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA) | Max 1.5% – 2.0% | Max 1.0% (confectionery grade) | Max 2.0% |
| Moisture Content | Max 5.0% – 6.0% | Max 4.0% – 4.5% | Max 6.0% |
| Major Applications | Direct oil extraction, Halva, snacks | Hamburger bun topping, Tahini paste | Asian cuisine, bakery, nutraceuticals |
Mechanical Water-Wash Hulling: Chemical-Free Purity
In older manufacturing processes, chemical caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) was occasionally used to peel sesame skins. Today, global food brands mandate 100% chemical-free mechanical hulling.
At Shubham Agro, raw natural sesame is soaked in pure potable water, rubbed mechanically against rotating rubber baffles to peel the cuticle, separated by hydro-cyclones, and gently dried under low-temperature fluid bed dryers. This chemical-free process preserves the natural delicate flavour, lowers Free Fatty Acids, and leaves zero chemical residues.
A purity of 99.99% means no more than one dark or foreign seed in every ten thousand seeds. For industrial bakeries topping million-unit bun lines, optical Sortex precision is essential to avoid visual rejects.
Strict Food Safety: Salmonella & ETO Controls
Sesame seeds are subjected to rigorous border inspections across the European Union and the United States:
- Salmonella Eradication: Raw sesame grows in tropical dry zones where soil contact can introduce bacteria. Shubham Agro provides heat-treated or validated natural seeds guaranteed negative for Salmonella in 25g (and 5 x 25g testing panels).
- Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Free Guarantee: We never treat sesame with ETO gas. All consignments are accompanied by accredited ISO 17025 laboratory test certificates confirming ETO and 2-Chloroethanol concentrations below 0.01 mg/kg.
- Aflatoxin Compliance: Aflatoxin B1 <2 ppb, Total Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) <4 ppb, strictly adhering to European Commission regulations.
Export Packaging & Container Payloads
| Packaging Format | Net Weight | Liner Specification | 20ft FCL Loading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Wall Kraft Paper Bags | 25 kg / 50 lbs | Inner food-grade poly liner | 18.0 MT – 19.0 MT |
| PP Woven Bags | 25 kg / 50 kg | Hermetic inner heat-sealed liner | 18.5 MT – 19.0 MT |
| Vacuum Nitrogen Bricks | 20 kg / 25 kg | High-barrier multi-layer foil/poly | 17.0 MT – 18.0 MT |
| Bulk Big Bags (FIBC) | 1000 kg | Tubular polypropylene with liner | 18.0 MT – 19.0 MT |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Sesame seeds whether or not broken are classified under HS Code 1208 90 00 or 1207 40 90 depending on specific customs classification guidelines.
Tahini manufacturers require 99.99% hulled sesame with oil content above 51%, Free Fatty Acids below 1.0%, zero bitterness, and a smooth paste consistency after stone grinding. Shubham Agro tests every batch specifically for milling texture.
When stored in moisture-proof paper bags below 20°C and 55% relative humidity, hulled sesame maintains crisp taste and low FFA for 12 to 18 months.
Yes. We routinely pack consolidated 20ft containers containing 10 MT of natural white sesame and 8 MT of black or hulled sesame to support flexible distributor requirements.
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