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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...

Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Sesame Seeds

Sesame is one of the best oil crops in the world and also among the oldest. This crop is widely grown in China, India and many other tropical countries. It is known for its rich and nutty flavour and has gained a lot of popularity as a kitchen ingredient or essential in many countries. According to Ayurveda, sesame is described as a crop of immense medicinal value. It is commonly known as ‘ til ’ in Hindi and referred by the same name in Ayurveda as well. The following are some of the most important Ayurveda medicinal properties of sesame. 1. According to Ayurveda, sesame is heavy to digest and increases the moistness of the tissues. It has high potency and also tastes sweet. Both the seeds and the oil are used for many medicinal purposes. 2. Sesame normalizes vata and vitiates pitta and kapha. This crop has properties of yogavahi which is a substance which has a quality of penetrates the deepest tissues. When the seeds are processed with some of the other herbs then it norma...

Indian Sesame Seeds Production And Analysis

Indian sesame seeds are one of the most popular seeds in the world and also the most nutritious. These seeds are cultivated and harvested mostly in tropic climates and weather conditions across the world and some of the countries which are top producers and exporters are India, Thailand, Mexico, and others. India is known for its rich sesame seed production and is the number 1 exporter of these seeds. To know more about the Indian sesame seeds, you can go through the following given information. Organic sesame seeds , their oil, and their powder are used extensively in Indian recipes and dishes. In this country, sesame crop is cultivated as Kharif, summer and as a semi-rabi crop as well. These Indian sesame seeds are available in two main colors-black and white but other varieties like red sesame and yellow sesame can be found too. About 75% of the Indian sesame seeds are cultivated during the Kharif season in the subcontinent. Some of the local names of Indian sesame seeds...