Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds that grow in pods on the Sesamum indicum plant.
Unhulled seeds have the outer, edible husk intact, while hulled seeds come without the husk.
The hull gives the seeds a golden-brown hue. Hulled seeds have an off-white color but turn brown when roasted.
Sesame seeds have many potential health benefits and have been used in folk medicine for thousands of years. They may protect against heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis as well.
Sesame seeds are rich in antioxidants, protein, vitamins and minerals. They are an excellent source of manganese and calcium, both of which help your bones grow healthy and strong.
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UNHULLED |
HULLED |
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Calcium |
22% of the RDI |
1% of the RDI |
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Manganese |
32% of the RDI |
19% of the RDI |
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Magnesium |
25% of the RDI |
25% of the RDI |
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Zinc |
21% of the RDI |
18% of the RDI |
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Thiamine (B1) |
17% of the RDI |
19% of the RDI |
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Niacin (B3) |
11% of the RDI |
8% of the RDI |
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Niacin (B3) |
11% of the RDI |
8% of the RDI |
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Vitamin B6 |
5% of the RDI |
14% of the RDI |
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Iron |
24% of the RDI |
10% of the RDI |
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Copper |
136% of the RDI |
46% of the RDI |
There are two variaties GrainBio works with: Mauri which is commonly know as Black Single Husk and Tordo which is known as Black Double Single Husk. Both types are grown in Santa Cruz - Bolivia.
Sowing starts at the end of year between November and December. Harvesting takes place after 4 months in avarage depending on the variety. After the whole the process of cleaning-classification-packaging, the product is placed in Paper bags of 20Kg/25 Kg or Polybags of 20Kg/25 Kg or Big bags of 1 metric ton depending on our customers requirements.
*Please see Spec sheets for further details.
