Sesame is a flowering plant mainly grown in Africa.It is one of the oldest oil seed crops known to humankind, domesticated well over 3000 years ago.
Sesame has many species, most being wild and native to Sub-Saharan Africa.
Sesame Indicum is the cultivated type where the seeds are extracted from.
Sesame is highly tolerant to drought like conditions, and grows where other crops may fail.
Sesame seeds have a rich nutty flavor, they come in different colors and sizes.
The seeds can be white, brown, red or even black. Each seed type has its specific use. The seeds are used on an international scale, mainly in food industries
where the seed is processed but also in cosmetic industries due to its high oil content.
Sesame seeds have great nutritional values and capabilities in fighting and preventing illness and disease. The seeds are especially high in copper, manganese, protein, calcium, and magnesium.