ETHIOPIAN SESAME SEEDS

We export sesame seeds via the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange. If you wish to find out more about any of our products and services, please contact us.

HUMERA SESAME

Characteristics:

  • Used in tahini, bakery and oil manufacturing
  • Organically grown
  • Good aroma, sweet taste, and high oil content
  • Excellent source of copper and manganese
  • Low glycemic index
  • Used as a reference for grading in the international market

Physical specifications:

Colour White
Purity 99% minimum
Admixture 1% maximum
Moisture 7% maximum
Oil content 50% minimum
Free fatty acids 2% maximum

WOLLEGA SESAME

Characteristics:

  • Used in sesame oil production, sesame powder
  • Organically grown with a white to golden colour
  • High oil content suitable for quality sesame oil production
  • Excellent source of copper and manganese
  • Low glycemic index
  • Used as a reference for grading in the international market

Physical specifications:

Colour White
Purity 99% minimum
Admixture 1% maximum
Moisture 7% maximum
Oil content 50-52%
Free fatty acids 2% maximum

MARKET TRENDS

Ethiopian sesame buyers 2016
Ethiopian sesame seed price trend

SAMPLE PICTURES

Ethiopian Humera Sesame Seeds
Ethiopian Wollega Sesame Seed
Cleaning Facilities