Skip to main content

Indian Sesame Seeds

India is one of the largest producers and exporters of sesame seeds in the world. Indian sesame seeds are well-known for their purity,oil-content & medicinal properties. The country is known for producers several thousands of tons of sesame every year and in many varieties and forms. The world on an average produces close to 3 million tons of sesame seeds every year and a large percentage of that is produced by India alone. Asian and African countries are the main players within this industry and the top producers are China, India, Sudan, Myanmar, and Thailand, etc. India also is the single largest exporter of the seeds followed by Egypt which comes on the second spot.

India produces a wide variety of sesame seeds varying in color from red to black to white. The oil content in these seeds varies from 40 to 50%. Where on one hand, the white and black sesame seeds are used for direct consumption by addition in many foods and for exports but on the other hand, brown Indian sesame seeds are mainly used for oil extraction. The white sesame seeds have a nutty taste and are used for making baked foods, sweets and confectionaries. On the other hand, black sesame seeds are used for seasonings and for fries as well. It is known that hulled sesame seeds are used for the preparation of snacks as well.
About 80% of the sesame seeds that are produced in India happen during the Kharif season which is between June to July and September to October when the crops start to arrive in the month of September. The remaining part of the crop is harvested and cultivated in the Rabi season which is between December and March when the crops start to arrive in the month of March onwards. The seeds are mostly cultivated in the eastern and western parts of the country.

The major producers of sesame seeds are West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
The following are the major factors influencing sesame seed markets:;
• The most important factor which influences sesame seed markets around the world and in India is the weather. The southwest monsoon is the most important factor which determines the area sown, prices and production.
• Another important factor which affects the sesame seed production in the country is price of other competitive oils in India which are palm oil, soy oil, mustard oil, sunflower oil and palm oil etc
• Celebrations and festival seasons when the seeds or oils are consumed in larger quantities can also be a determining factor.
• The international price movement of soy oil at CBOT and palm oil at Malaysia may also affect the price and production.

HL Agro is ingeniously engaged in the quality production & supply of natural & hulled range of Indian sesame seeds to the buyers in India and around the world.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Is There Any Substitute for Liquid Glucose - All You Need to Know About?

Who does not want to satisfy their sweet tooth without having to worry about consuming extra calories or gaining weight? The urge to stay mentally and physically fit, while eating the food you like and without looking for alternatives that have fewer calories and are easily available. Likewise, liquid glucose is commonly used as a food additive or as an ingredient in many cooked food items or baked items throughout the world. Also known as glucose syrup, it keeps the food moist, sweet and helps to keep it fresh for a longer time period. Here is all you need to know about liquid glucose or if they have a good substitute or not: All you need to know about Liquid Glucose: Liquid glucose is actually sugar in the form of syrup. It is manufactured in industries using either corn starch or maize starch and by running it through few chemical reactions. Glucose syrup is often used in commercial food production for thickening the food, as a moisture-absorbing agent, or as a sweetening a...
Post a Comment
Read more

Hulled vs. Unhulled Sesame Seeds: A Detailed Comparison

Sesame seeds  are often considered one of the healthiest foods in the world and rightfully so. These nutty, crunchy and buttery seeds are packed with a lot of nutrients and can prove to be amazing for your health. Not only are they included in many cuisines around the world but are available in many varieties as well. The two of the most commonly used sesame seed varieties include  hulled sesame seeds  and unhulled sesame seeds. There is often a comparison done between these two varieties and for your reference, we have brought a few of the main differences between hulled vs unhulled sesame seeds . Descriptions Hulled sesame seeds   are those kinds of sesame seeds from which the outer covering or hulls have been removed during the manufacturing process. On the other hand, unhulled sesame seeds are those which have their husk or hulls intact and not removed. Macronutrients and calories There isn’t a lot of difference between hulled and  unhulled ses...
Post a Comment
Read more

Native & Modified Starches for food formulations

Starches from different sources, even those extracted from less common corn varieties, offer a range of functionality and present several potential advantages. Starch and derivatives have emerged as the most promising environment friendly ingredients over the years, offering varied application benefits in both food & non-food industries. These cost-efficient functional ingredients tend to influence appearance, texture, taste and shelf life of the products. We all want foods and beverages with great mouthfeel and taste, but don't want to fill up with fat, calories and sugar. Product developers recognize that low-fat, high-fiber and low carbs are critical factors today for baked goods and snack formulations. Starches help manufacturers to address these challenges. Starch can be extracted from more than 50 types of plants and supports sauces, puddings, pie fillings and soups. But no two starches are created equal, and that’s good for bakery and snack product developers seeking to ...
Post a Comment
Read more