WHAT ARE SESAME SEEDS ???
Sesame is an annual plant which is cultivated for its seeds. it grows in pods and is one of the oldest cultivated oil seed on earth and is one of the highest oilseed crop grown.
Myammar, Tazania, India and Sudan are the largest producers of sesame seeds while China and India are the largest sesame seeds exporters, Nigeria is one the largest producers and sesame seeds exporters in Africa.
Sesame plays an important role in human nutrition. Sesame seeds are mostly used for oil extraction and for edible purposes. Sesame is grown majorly for its oil-rich seeds.
After the extraction of oil, the by-product is mostly used for animal feed or often as manure. Its color varies from cream-white to charcoal-black but it is mainly white or black. Other colors of some sesame seed varieties include, yellow, red or brown. In Nigeria, the notable colors for sesame seed are white, yellow and black.
When just harvested from sesame plants, sesame seeds are embedded in a seed coat, and are referred to as hull sesame seeds, it is un-hulled when the seed coat is removed.
SESAME OIL
Sesame oil is an extraction of the sesame seed and is an edible vegetable oil which is used as cooking oil in some parts of Asia and flavor enhancer is some other parts of the world, it has a nutty flavor and taste.
The market for sesame oil is mainly located in Asia and Middle East where the use for domestically produced sesame oil has been a tradition for years.
Sesame oil can be extracted by a number of techniques, depending on the materials and equipment available. In developing countries, sesame oil is often extracted with less-costly and manually intensive methods such as hot water floatation, bridge presses, ram presses, the ghani process, or by using a small-scale expeller.
In developed countries, sesame oil is often extracted using an expeller press, larger-scale oil extraction machines, or by pressing, followed by chemical solvent extraction.
Tanzania is the largest producer of sesame oil and also dominates the global consumption of this product.
African and Asian regions constitute the fastest developing sesame oil markets. The steady growth in demand being observed here is as a result of the increase in the use of sesame oil for food products and Asian dishes.
While some sesame oil producers will further refine sesame oil through a number of methods which includes solvent extraction, neutralization and bleaching in order to improve its cosmetic value however sesame oil derived from quality seeds already possesses a pleasant taste and does not require further purification before it can be consumed.
Moreover many consumers prefer unrefined sesame oil due to their belief that the refining process removes important nutrients and flavor, which is traditionally regarded to be very important.
Commercial sesame oil varies in color from light to deep reddish yellow based on the color of the seed processed and the technique of milling. Provided the oil is milled from properly-cleaned seed, it can be refined and bleached easily to yield a light-colored limpid oil.
Sesame oil is rich in oleic and linoleic acids, which together account for about 85% of the total fatty acids.
SESAME SEEDS BENEFITS
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1. Sesame seeds are used in confectioneries, biscuits and in bread making
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2. Oil extracts from sesame seeds have a wide range of application; it is used for cooking, used in medicine for treating ulcer and burns, also used in manufacturing margarine
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3. Low-grade sesame oil can be used locally in manufacturing soap paints, lubricants, and illuminants.
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4. By-products gotten from processing sesame seed can be used in making animal feeds
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5. Sesame oil and seeds are also used in different countries for their local dishes and delicacies
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6. Sesame seeds have a mild, nutty flavor and are used to add taste and texture in many recipes
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7. Sesame seeds are used as ingredients in several cuisines
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8. Sesame seeds can also be roasted as snacks.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SESAME SEEDS
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1. Sesame seeds contains magnesium that prevents asthma and other respiratory disorders by preventing airway spasms
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2. Sesame seeds contain high quality amino acids making up to twenty percent of the seed which makes it a source of high protein and perfect for a high protein vegetarian diet.
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3. Sesame seeds contain magnesium and other nutrients that have been proven to fight diabetes also sesame oil has been found to be effective in lowering blood pressure and plasma glucose in hypertensive diabetes.
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4. Black sesame seeds can be used to cure anaemia, they are highly recommended for patients suffering from anaemia and weakness
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5. Sesame seeds are effective in lowering bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol in the body which prevents heart disease
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6. The magnesium content in sesame seeds has anti-cancer properties, they also contain an anti-cancer compound called phytate hence their effectiveness in preventing cancer
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7. sesame seeds are rich in fiber hence they support a healthy digestive system
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8. Sesame seeds contain copper which is vital for anti-oxidant enzyme systems thus it reduces the pain and swelling associated with arthritis
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9. Sesamol found in sesame seeds and sesame oil prevents the DNA from been damaged by radiation and also prevents damage to the intestine and spleen
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10. Sesame seeds contain zinc and calcium which are vital to the bone health and boost the bone mineral density.
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11. Sesame seeds helps protect the liver from the harmful effects of alcohol
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12. Sesame seeds contain several minerals and nutrients that helps the body to relieve stress
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13. Black sesame seeds contain sesamin and sesamolin which are rich in dietary fiber and are effective in lowering cholesterol levels
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14. Black sesame seeds increases the liver blood thereby nourishing the eyes. they have therapeutic effects which help in treating blurred vision and tired eyes
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15. Frequent consumption of black sesame seeds can help the body increase energy, nourish the brain and slow down aging
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16. The high amount of copper contained in black sesame seed oil makes it effective for reducing conditions caused by inflamation
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17. Sesame oil is rich in calcium, magnesium, omega-6, phosphorous, iron and vitamins B and E which makes it suitable as a product for skin health and beautification
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18. Sesame oil when applied to a baby's tender skin prevent rashes and common skin pathogens including dryness of skin
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19. Sesame oil also aids glowing skin
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20. Sesame oil helps to heal cracked feet in order to make them soft and supple again
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21. Sesame oil aids hair growth, healthiness and hair darkening
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22. The calcium, zinc, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B content is black sesame seed aid lactation in mothers.
WHERE DO SESAME SEEDS COME FROM IN NIGERIA ????
Nigeria is one of the highest producing countries and sesame seeds exporters in Africa.
Due to the drought-resistant nature of the sesame plant, it blooms excellently in the northern part of Nigeria and averagely in the south west making these regions areas where sesame plants are majorly cultivated.
Sesame seed production began in the north central region of Nigeria before spreading to other states.
The leading producers of sesame seeds are Jigawa, Nasarawa, Benue and Sokoto. others include Yobe, Katsina, Gombe, Kogi and Plateau states. For example, for a state like Jigawa, over 6000 registered farmers cultivate the plant majorly for sesame seed export.
Sesame seeds cultivation can also thrive in the South Eastern and South Southern part of Nigeria because it has been grown in Ebonyi, Delta and the northern part of Cross River state.
Sesame seeds is cultivated in 26 states across Nigeria and with the huge demand by international buyers, very soon its going to be cultivated in all states across Nigeria.
Nigeria's yearly production of sesame seeds stands at close to 500,000 metric tonnes and at a rising production rate based on the high level of demand
CHALLENGES OF SESAME SEEDS EXPORT IN NIGERIA
1. Difficulty in sesame seeds exporters getting the required quality sesame seeds that meets buyer standard for exportation
2. Difficulty in finding the reliable sesame seeds exporters with integrity
3. Poor road networks for transporting the sesame seeds by sesame seeds exporters from the farms to the port
4. Fake sesame seed buyers wasting sellers time
5. Inability of sesame seeds exporters to deliver or deliver on time based on poorly managed and structured supply chain
6. Inability of sesame seeds exporters to finance supplies
7. Too many fraudsters posing as genuine sesame oil or sesame seeds exporters
WHY DO BUSINESS WITH GAVI GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD ????
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