Sesame Seeds Exporter — Natural White & Hulled Sesame from Tanzania

Tanzania Sesame — Origin & Quality

Tanzania is one of East Africa's most consistent sesame producers. The Singida, Tabora and Dodoma regions supply the majority of exported sesame, with Singida alone accounting for over 60% of national production. The semi-arid climate and red laterite soils produce seeds with high oil content and a naturally white, clean appearance that commands premium pricing in Asian and European markets.

Harvest typically runs from August to November. Golden Seed Export sources directly from aggregators and primary processors, conducts machine cleaning and colour sorting at dedicated facilities, and arranges independent SGS pre-shipment inspection before loading.

Product Grades & Specifications

Natural White Sesame Seeds

Parameter	Standard Grade	Sortex Grade
Purity	98.0% min	99.0–99.95% min
Oil content	48–50%	49–52%
Moisture	≤ 6.0%	≤ 5.0%
FFA (as oleic)	≤ 2.0%	≤ 1.5%
Foreign matter	≤ 1.0%	≤ 0.1%
Colour	Natural white / cream	Bright white
Aflatoxin	≤ 10 ppb total	≤ 5 ppb total
Salmonella	Absent / 25g	Absent / 25g

Hulled Sesame Seeds

Mechanically hulled to remove the outer bran layer, producing a bright white seed with a mild, clean flavour. Preferred for tahini manufacture, bakery toppings and premium food service use.

Parameter	Specification
Purity	99.95% min
Moisture	≤ 5.0%
Calcium content	Lower than natural (hull removed)
Whiteness	Bright white, uniform
Foreign matter	Nil
Aflatoxin	≤ 5 ppb
Packing	25 kg PP bags or 10 kg inner bags

Mixed Sesame Seeds

Natural mixed sesame (white and light brown/dark seeds blended) for buyers who prioritise oil content over appearance — oil extraction plants and industrial crushers. Purity 97–98%, oil content 48–50%.

Packing & Loading

Packing	Per unit	Per 20ft container
25 kg PP woven bags	25 kg	800 bags / 20 MT
50 kg PP woven bags	50 kg	400 bags / 20 MT
Custom packing	Available on request (10 kg, 40 kg)

Commercial Applications

• Tahini & sesame paste: Primary raw material for tahini manufacture
• Sesame oil extraction: Cold-pressed and solvent-extracted sesame oil
• Bakery toppings: Bread, buns, bagels, crackers, pretzels
• Confectionery: Sesame brittle (til chikki), sesame bars, halvah
• Asian cuisine: Japanese gomashio, Korean banchan, Chinese stir-fry
• Health foods: Granola, energy bars, trail mix
• Cosmetics: Sesame oil as emollient base in skin and hair care

Shipping & Documentation

Sesame seeds ship in 20-foot dry containers loading approximately 20 MT (800 × 25 kg bags). FOB Dar es Salaam standard; CIF available. Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, SGS quality & weight certificate, aflatoxin test report, Halal certificate on request.

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