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Sesame seeds

Natural and hulled sesame seeds from verified exporters, for bakeries, tahini makers and food processors.

Natural sesame purity99%, 98% or 95%, by grade
Packing25 kg or 50 kg bags
DeliveryFOB, CIF, CFR
InspectionIndependent, at loading

Sesame seeds: typical specification

Indicative
Natural sesame purity
99%, 98% or 95%, by grade
Hulled sesame purity
99.95% minimum
Free fatty acid
2% maximum
Moisture
6% maximum, natural
Packing
25 kg or 50 kg bags
Pricing basis
Fixed per tonne

Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate of quality and the contract.

Delivery terms

FOBBuyer arranges the vessel and takes title at the load port.
CIFSeller arranges freight and insurance to the buyer discharge port.
CFRSeller arranges freight to the discharge port. The buyer insures the cargo.

Documents supplied

Certificate of analysis, including microbiologyPesticide residue report against EU or US limitsCertificate of originPhytosanitary certificateOrganic certificate of inspection for organic lotsBill of lading and packing list

Origins

Sesame seeds from Ethiopia

Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.

Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.

About sesame seeds

Sesame is grown widely across Africa and Asia, with Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania and India among the main exporters. Natural seeds are crushed for oil or used in bakery; hulled seeds go into tahini, halva and confectionery.

Sesame shipped to the EU is closely checked for pesticide residues and salmonella, so we confirm testing and cleaning before any lot is offered.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between natural and hulled sesame?

Natural sesame still has its seed coat. Hulled sesame has the coat removed, giving a whiter, softer seed used in tahini and confectionery.

Do you supply organic lots?

Yes, from producers certified to EU organic and USDA NOP standards. EU imports travel with an electronic certificate of inspection issued through TRACES.

Can I get a sample before buying?

Pre-shipment samples can usually be arranged for approval before the contract or before shipment, with the cost agreed in advance.

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