Plant parts: Seeds
Cultivation mode: Cultivated
In manufacturing: Pharmaceutical, cosmetics, oil, confectionary, spice, dairy, perfumery, candy, insecticide, skincare, haircare, shampoo, soap, extracts.
In food: Bread, salad, soup, cookies.
🌿 Industries That Use Sesame Seed (Sesamum indicum L.)
Sesame seeds are small, oil-rich seeds available in white, brown, black, and golden varieties. They are packed with healthy fats, protein, antioxidants (especially sesamin and sesamol), and minerals like calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
Iranian sesame, in particular, is prized for its high oil yield and rich flavor.
1. Food & Culinary Industry
Sesame seeds are a versatile, high-value food ingredient used in cuisines across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Mediterranean.
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Used whole in baked goods (breads, crackers, pastries)
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Ground into tahini (sesame paste) used in hummus, dips, and sauces
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Roasted for use as toppings on sushi, salads, stir-fries
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Used in halva, energy bars, and traditional sweets
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Pressed to produce cold-pressed sesame oil for cooking
✅ Popular varieties: White (hulled/unhulled), black, and golden
2. Oil Extraction & Edible Oil Industry
Konjed seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and yield a high-quality, stable oil that resists rancidity due to natural antioxidants.
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Cold-pressed and refined edible sesame oil
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Used in gourmet and health-focused cooking
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Employed as a base oil in blended cooking oils and salad dressings
✅ Contains sesamin, sesamol, and vitamin E for oxidative stability
3. Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Industry
Beniseeds are considered a functional superfood, rich in lignans and beneficial for heart health, bone density, and hormonal balance.
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Used in calcium-rich vegan formulations
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Ground into powders or pastes in protein blends
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Added to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplement capsules
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Integrated into cholesterol-lowering and liver support formulas
✅ Black sesame seeds are particularly valued in TCM and Ayurveda
4. Pharmaceutical & Traditional Medicine Industry
Used for centuries in Ayurvedic, Iranian, Chinese, and Unani systems for strengthening, anti-aging, and joint support.
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Used in herbal oils and massage formulas
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Sesame seed oil used as a carrier for herbal infusions and decoctions
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Prescribed as a tonic for nerves, reproductive health, and constipation
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Applied as an oil pulling agent for oral detox
✅ Traditional texts note its warming, nourishing, and lubricating qualities
5. Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry
Sesame oil derived from seeds is used in skincare, haircare, and massage products for its moisturizing, UV-protective, and antioxidant properties.
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Used in moisturizing creams, soaps, and lip balms
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Applied in anti-aging serums, baby oils, and scalp oils
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Found in natural sunscreens due to UV-absorbing compounds
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Popular in Ayurvedic massage oils (Abhyanga)
✅ Naturally rich in omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E
6. Animal Nutrition & Feed Industry
Sesame seed cake (a by-product of oil extraction) is used in livestock and poultry feed due to its high protein content.
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Added to organic animal feed for protein and energy
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Used in aquaculture and poultry feed formulas
✅ Nutritious and sustainable protein source
7. Export, Organic, & Health Food Markets
Iranian sesame, especially organically grown, is in high demand across Europe, Japan, and North America.
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Exported as raw, hulled, or roasted seeds
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Sold as organic tahini, sesame oil, and halva
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Marketed as part of gluten-free and plant-based nutrition
✅ Certified organic and non-GMO variants widely marketed
✅ Summary of Key Applications
| Industry | Common Uses |
|---|---|
| Food & Culinary | Baked goods, tahini, sweets, garnishes, sauces |
| Oil Extraction | Edible oils, salad dressings, healthy cooking oils |
| Nutraceutical | Antioxidant supplements, calcium blends, functional foods |
| Pharmaceutical | Herbal oils, anti-aging tonics, oral health, Ayurveda |
| Cosmetic & Skincare | Moisturizers, anti-aging oils, hair care, sunscreens |
| Animal Feed | Sesame cake used in livestock and poultry nutrition |
| Export Markets | Organic raw seeds, tahini, oil, traditional sweets |
🌟 Key Features of Sesame Seeds
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Rich in unsaturated fats, lignans, vitamin E, and minerals
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Contains natural antioxidants like sesamin and sesamol
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Supports heart, bone, and hormonal health
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Used in culinary, cosmetic, wellness, and traditional medicine
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High demand for Iranian sesame in premium global markets
PRODUCT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
Persian Name: کنجد/ Konjed
German Name (Deutschland, Austria, Switzerland): Sesam, Sesamsaat
French Name (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec): Graines de Sésame
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About Sesamum Indicum
Sesamum indicum is an annual plant whose height reaches one meter. The stems of the Sesamum indicum plant are hairy and relatively thick, and their cross section is square. On the surface of these stems, four longitudinal and deep grooves can be seen. The leaves of this plant are slightly elongated, pointed, almost Almond-shaped and sometimes heart-shaped, their edges are serrated and they grow reciprocally. The flowers are bell-shaped, slightly elongated, and integrated, and grow at the junction of the leaves. The flower color of some species is pink and others are white.
The fruits have green, elongated, pointed and prismatic pods with an octagonal base surface. Long and deep grooves can be seen on the surface of these pods. There are eight tanks inside each pod and a number of seeds inside each tank. The seeds of each tank are separated from the seeds of other tanks by a thin curtain, and each column of seeds is parallel to the other column. Sesame fruit seeds are small, drop-shaped, slightly wide, white, shiny, and oily. The seeds of some species of Sesamum indicum are black. The best white sesame is fresh, slightly oily, and fully ripe.
Sesamum Indicum Chemical Constituents
The seeds yield about 50% fixed oil, 22-25% proteins and upto 8% mucilage. The oil, a pale yellow odourless and tasteless liquid, consists of 45% oleic, 40% linoleic, 10% palmitic, 4% stearic and traces of arachidic and myristic acid glycerides. Also present in the oil is a phenol, sesamol, produced by the hydrolysis of a lignan, sesamolin.
Sesame Temperament
Hot and moist.
4. Eat its pounded sip with the rock candy for a while. To relieve stomach and esophagus burn, stomach and intestines laxative and expel kidney stones.
5. Pound eight grams of it with 4 grams of walnut and eat it. Treats hemorrhoid bleeding.
6. Eat it with Flax seeds. It is useful for strengthening sexual power and increasing sperm.
7. Pound it well and eat it with vinegar. It is useful for relieving colic and bites of horned snakes.
8. Its poultice dissolves swellings and softens the skin, removes the bruising of the skin, is useful for removing nerve knots and burns from fire, and prevents blister after burning, and relieves pain and irritation.
Sesame Side Effects
It is slow to digest.
Sesame Modifier
Honey.
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