Natural Sesame Seeds (Unhulled)

Chad's sesame is rain-fed, sown in June and July and harvested in September and October. Our export grade is cleaned to 99% purity, or 99.5% after optical sorting, with oil content of at least 50%, moisture of 6% or less and free fatty acids of 2% or less. The nutty flavour deepens with roasting, which suits tahini, bakery and confectionery.

We supply export-grade unhulled (natural) sesame seeds with the following specifications: purity 99%, or 99.5% after optical sorting (cleaned, no foreign matter), moisture 6% maximum, oil content 50% minimum, FFA (free fatty acid) 2% maximum. Seeds are natural white to light tan color with no oil processing or chemical treatment. Hulled (white) sesame available upon request.

Minimum order is one 20ft container (approximately 18-20 metric tons). Standard packaging: 25kg or 50kg polypropylene bags, or 1MT big bags (FIBC) for bulk processing. Custom packaging available for orders of 3+ containers. Seeds are double-bagged for moisture protection during ocean transit.

Chad's sesame is sown in June and July and harvested in September and October. New-crop seed is marketed from October to January, which is when availability is best and prices are lowest. Stored seed carries exports through the rest of the year, but supply is tightest and prices highest from June to early September, before the next harvest. Booking in September or October secures allocation from the new crop.

Unhulled natural sesame is primarily used for: tahini production (sesame paste - major demand in Middle East), bakery toppings (bread, buns, crackers), halva and confectionery manufacturing, sesame oil extraction, and roasted snack seeds. The intact hull adds nutrition (calcium, fiber) and the characteristic nutty flavor intensifies significantly after roasting.

Store in cool (below 25°C), dry (below 65% humidity) conditions in sealed containers away from direct sunlight. Due to high oil content, sesame can turn rancid if exposed to heat, light, or moisture. Properly stored, sesame seeds maintain quality for 12-18 months. For extended storage, consider refrigerated or nitrogen-flushed packaging.