Sesamum indicum L.
Sesame is one of the major food seeds traded regionally and internationally. It is used in bakeries, tahini, food products and seed or oil applications depending on market specifications.
| English name | Sesame |
| German name | Sesam |
| Latin name | Sesamum indicum L. |
| Botanical family | Pedaliaceae |
| Commercial part | Seeds |
| Supply forms | Whole seed, hulled or unhulled depending on availability |
Commercial discussions may include color, purity, hull status, oil-related requirements, moisture and packing.
