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46-577: Sesame ( / ˈ s ɛ s ə m i / ; Sesamum indicum ) is a plant in the genus Sesamum , also called simsim , benne or gingelly . Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. World production in 2018 was 6 million tonnes (5,900,000 long tons; 6,600,000 short tons), with Sudan , Myanmar , and India as

92-825: A Chinese dessert and breakfast dish. Sesame, or simsim as it is known in East Africa, is used in African cuisine. In Togo , the seeds are a main soup ingredient and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the north of Angola , wangila is a dish of ground sesame, often served with smoked fish or lobster. Sesame seeds and oil are used extensively in India. In most parts of the country, sesame seeds mixed with heated jaggery , sugar, or palm sugar are made into balls and bars similar to peanut brittle or nut clusters and eaten as snacks. In Manipur , black sesame

138-764: A capsule that bursts when the seeds are ripe. The time of this bursting, or "dehiscence", tends to vary, so farmers cut plants by hand and place them together in an upright position to continue ripening until all the capsules have opened. The discovery of an indehiscent mutant (analogous to nonshattering domestic grains) by Langham in 1943 began the work towards the development of a high-yielding, dehiscence-resistant variety. Although researchers have made significant progress in sesame breeding, harvest losses due to early dehiscence continue to limit domestic US production. Agronomists in Israel are working on modern cultivars of sesame that can be harvested by mechanical means. Since sesame

184-545: A defining feature of the Fabaceae . Some variants of legumes that have retained vestigial sutures include loments that split transversely into segments, each with a single seed, and indehiscent legumes, such as Arachis hypogaea (peanuts). Capsules derived from two carpels include silicles and siliques that dehisce along two suture lines but retain a partition called the replum, which is a septum with attached seeds. While both are characteristic of Brassicaceae , silicles have

230-507: A guaranteed minimum oil content (not less than 40%) packed according to international standards. Seeds that do not meet these quality standards are considered unfit for export and are consumed locally. In 2008, by volume, premium prices, and quality, the largest exporter was India, followed by Ethiopia and Myanmar. Dried whole sesame seeds are 5% water, 23% carbohydrates , 50% fat , and 18% protein . The byproduct that remains after oil extraction from sesame seeds, also called sesame oil meal,

276-697: A higher price. Immature or off-sized seeds are removed and used for sesame oil production . In 2022, world production of sesame seeds was 6.7 million tonnes , led by Sudan , India, and Myanmar , which together accounted for 41% of the total (table). The white and other lighter-colored sesame seeds are common in Europe, the Americas, West Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. The black and darker-colored sesame seeds are mostly produced in China and Southeast Asia . In

322-711: A laxative as well as a treatment for dysentery and cholera. After arriving in North America, the plant was grown by slaves to serve as a subsistence staple as a nutritional supplement to their weekly rations. Since then, it has become a part of various American cuisines. In Caribbean cuisine , sugar and white sesame seeds are combined into a bar resembling peanut brittle and sold in stores and street corners, like Bahamian Benny cakes. In Asia, sesame seeds are sprinkled onto some sushi -style foods. In Japan, whole seeds are found in many salads and baked snacks, and tan and black sesame seed varieties are roasted and used to make

368-457: A part of the pericarp (fruit wall) that has split away, without enclosing the seed or seeds. The borders of the valves may or may not coincide with the borders of carpels. These valves may remain attached to the fruit or fall off. In septicidal capsules the valves remain in place. In some capsules, the split occurs between carpels, and in others each carpel splits open. Circumscissile capsules ( pyxide , pyxis , pyxidium or lid capsule ) have

414-553: A ratio of length to width of no more than 3:1. A schizocarp is derived from a compound ovary with two or more locules which then separate radially as one of the above types, such as a schizocarp of follicles, as in Asclepias ( Asclepiadoideae ) (see illustration). A mericarp is a portion of the fruit that separates from the ovary to form a distinct locule unit which encloses the seed, usually-nut-like, as in Apiaceae in which

460-479: A transverse, rather than longitudinal, dehiscence line, so that the upper part of the capsule dehisces, usually forming a terminal lid ( operculum ) that opens (see illustration). An example is Plantago . A variant is the Septifragal capsule ( valvular capsule ) in which the outer walls break away from the septa and (usually axile) placentae as valves. Poricidal capsules dehisce through pores (openings) in

506-544: A variety of non-food sources may also trigger a reaction to sesame, including cosmetics and skin-care products. Prevalence of sesame allergy is on the order of 0.1–0.2%, but higher in countries in the Middle East and Asia where consumption is more common as part of traditional diets. In the United States, sesame allergy possibly affects 1.5 million individuals. Canada requires sesame labeling as an allergen. In

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552-469: Is a common ingredient in cuisines around the world. Like other foods, it can trigger allergic reactions in some people and is one of the nine most common allergens outlined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The word "sesame" is from Latin sesamum and Greek σήσαμον: sēsamon ; which in turn are derived from ancient Semitic languages , e.g., Akkadian šamaššamu . From these roots, words with

598-648: Is a small, flat seed, it is difficult to dry it after harvest because the small seed makes the movement of air around the seed difficult. Therefore, the seeds need to be harvested as dry as possible and stored at 6% moisture or less. If the seed is too moist, it can quickly heat up and become rancid. After harvesting, the seeds are usually cleaned and hulled. In some countries, once the seeds have been hulled, they are passed through an electronic color-sorting machine that rejects any discolored seeds to ensure perfect color, because sesame seeds with consistent appearance are perceived to be of better quality by consumers, and sell for

644-416: Is often also used to sprinkle over artisan breads and baked in traditional form to coat the smooth dough, especially on whole-wheat flatbreads or artisan nutrition bars, such as alegrías . Sesame oil is sometimes used as a cooking oil in different parts of the world, though different forms have different characteristics for high-temperature frying . The "toasted" form of the oil (as distinguished from

690-421: Is rich in protein (35–50%) and is used as feed for poultry and livestock . As many seeds do, whole sesame seeds contain a significant amount of phytic acid , which is considered an antinutrient in that it binds to certain nutritional elements consumed at the same time, especially minerals, and prevents their absorption by carrying them along as they pass through the small intestine. Heating and cooking reduce

736-488: Is the same for the hull and the fruit. Sesame fruit is a capsule , normally pubescent, rectangular in section, and typically grooved with a short, triangular beak. The length of the fruit capsule varies from 2 to 8 centimetres ( 3 ⁄ 4 to 3 + 1 ⁄ 8  in), its width varies between 0.5 and 2.0 centimetres ( 13 ⁄ 64 and 25 ⁄ 32  in), and the number of loculi varies from four to 12. The fruit naturally splits open ( dehisces ) to release

782-567: Is used in the preparation of chikki and cold-pressed oil. Sesame is a common ingredient in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Sesame seeds are made into a paste called tahini (used in various ways, including hummus bi tahini ) and the Middle Eastern confection halvah . Ground and processed, the seed is also used in sweet confections. Sesame is also a common component of the Levantine spice mixture za'atar , popular throughout

828-617: Is used whole in cooking for its rich, nutty flavour. Sesame seeds are sometimes added to bread, including bagels and the tops of hamburger buns. They may be baked into crackers , often in the form of sticks. In Sicily and France, the seeds are eaten on bread ( ficelle sésame , sesame thread). In Greece, the seeds are also used in cakes. Sesame seed cookies called Benne wafers, both sweet and savory, are popular in places such as Charleston, South Carolina . Sesame seeds, also called benne , are believed to have been brought into 17th-century colonial America by enslaved West Africans. The entirety of

874-547: The European Union , identifying the presence of sesame, along with 13 other foods, either as an ingredient or an unintended contaminant in packaged food is compulsory. In the United States, the "FASTER Act" was passed in April 2021, stipulating that labeling be mandatory, to be in effect January 1, 2023, making it the ninth required food ingredient for which labeling is mandated within the United States. Sesame seeds contain

920-425: The European Union , totaling some 50 countries. Products with an organic certification were also affected by the contamination. Regular governmental food inspection for sesame contamination, as for Salmonella and E. coli in tahini , hummus or seeds, has found that poor hygiene practices during processing are common sources and routes of contamination. Sesame seed is a common ingredient in various cuisines. It

966-560: The lignans sesamolin , sesamin , pinoresinol , and lariciresinol . Contamination by Salmonella , E.coli , pesticides , or other pathogens may occur in large batches of sesame seeds, such as in September 2020 when high levels of a common industrial compound, ethylene oxide , was found in a 250- tonne shipment of sesame seeds from India. After detection in Belgium, recalls for dozens of products and stores were issued across

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1012-562: The locules , i.e. not at the septa, along the midrib or dorsal suture (seam) of the locules. If septa are absent, the dehiscence lines lie between the placentae . This type is common among many members of the Liliaceae such as Lilium (see illustration). Septicidal capsules have dehiscence lines aligned with the sutures of the ovary septa or placentae, that is between the carpels. Both loculicidal and septicidal capsules split into distinguishable segments called valves . The valves are

1058-554: The "cold-pressed" form) has a distinctive pleasant aroma and taste, and is used as a table condiment in some regions. In myths, the opening of the capsule releases the treasure of sesame seeds, as applied in the story of " Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves " when the phrase " Open sesame " magically opens a sealed cave. Upon ripening, sesame pods split, releasing a pop and possibly indicating the origin of this phrase. Sesamum Too Many Requests If you report this error to

1104-417: The Middle East. In Indian , Middle Eastern , and East Asian cuisines, popular confectionery is made from sesame mixed with honey or syrup and roasted into a sesame candy . In Japanese cuisine , goma-dofu is made from sesame paste and starch . Mexican cuisine and Salvadoran cuisine refer to sesame seeds as ajonjolí . It is mainly used as a sauce additive, such as mole or adobo . It

1150-483: The United States most sesame is raised by farmers under contract to Sesaco, which also supplies proprietary seed. Japan is the world's largest sesame importer. Sesame oil, particularly from roasted seed, is an important component of Japanese cooking and traditionally the principal use of the seed. China is the second-largest importer of sesame, mostly oil-grade. China exports lower-priced food-grade sesame seeds, particularly to Southeast Asia . Other major importers are

1196-602: The United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey, and France. Sesame seed is a high-value cash crop . Prices have ranged between US$ 800 and 1,700 per tonne (810 and 1,730/long ton) between 2008 and 2010. Sesame exports sell across a wide price range. Quality perception, particularly how the seed looks, is a major pricing factor. Most importers who supply ingredient distributors and oil processors only want to purchase scientifically treated, properly cleaned, washed, dried, colour-sorted, size-graded, and impurity-free seeds with

1242-535: The Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.237 via cp1104 cp1104, Varnish XID 208646587 Upstream caches: cp1104 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:47:53 GMT Capsule (fruit) The capsule ( Latin : capsula , small box) is derived from a compound (multicarpellary) ovary . A capsule is a structure composed of two or more carpels . In (flowering plants),

1288-869: The amount of the acid in the seeds. A meta-analysis showed that sesame consumption produced small reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure ; another demonstrated improvement in fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c . Sesame oil studies reported a reduction of oxidative stress markers and lipid peroxidation . Sesame can trigger the same allergic reactions , including anaphylaxis , as seen with other food allergens . A cross-reactivity exists between sesame and peanuts, hazelnuts and almonds. In addition to food products derived from sesame seeds, such as tahini and sesame oil, persons with sesame allergies are encouraged to be aware of foods that may contain sesame, such as baked goods. In addition to food sources, individuals allergic to sesame have been warned that

1334-461: The best yields come from properly fertilized farms. Initiation of flowering is sensitive to photoperiod and sesame variety. The photoperiod also affects the oil content in sesame seed; increased photoperiod increases oil content. The oil content of the seed is inversely proportional to its protein content. Sesame is drought-tolerant, in part due to its extensive root system. However, it requires adequate moisture for germination and early growth. While

1380-450: The capsule is dehiscent , i.e. at maturity, it splits apart (dehisces) to release the seeds within. A few capsules are indehiscent , for example those of Adansonia digitata , Alphitonia , and Merciera . Capsules are often classified into four types, depending on the type and location of dehiscence (see Simpson Fig 9.41 and Hickey & King ). Loculicidal capsules possess longitudinal lines of dehiscence radially aligned with

1426-511: The capsule, as in Papaver , the seeds escaping through these pores. Examples of other plants that produce capsules include nigella , orchid , willow , cotton , and jimson weed . Some dry dehiscent fruits form specialised capsule-like structures. A follicle is derived from a single carpel that splits along a suture, as in Magnolia , while a legume splits along two sutures, and are

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1472-456: The crop survives drought and the presence of excess water, the yields are significantly lower in either condition. Moisture levels before planting and flowering affect yield the most. Most commercial cultivars of sesame are intolerant of water-logging. Rainfall late in the season prolongs growth and increases loss to dehiscence, when the seedpod shatters, scattering the seed. Wind can also cause shattering at harvest. Sesame seeds are protected by

1518-526: The cultivated type, originated in India. Archaeological remnants of charred sesame dating to about 3500-3050 BCE suggest sesame was domesticated in the Indian subcontinent at least 5500 years ago. It has been claimed that trading of sesame between Mesopotamia and the Indian subcontinent occurred by 2000 BC. It is possible that the Indus Valley civilization exported sesame oil to Mesopotamia , where it

1564-614: The example of the Brazil nut or the Horse-chestnut . A capsule is not a nut because it releases its seeds and it splits apart. Nuts, on the other hand, do not release seeds as they are a compound ovary containing both a single seed and the fruit. Nuts also do not split. In the Brazil nut, a lid on the capsule opens, but is too small to release the dozen or so seeds (the actual "Brazil nut" of commerce) within. These germinate inside

1610-550: The eye of the seed (hilum) than at the opposite end. The mass of 100 seeds is 0.203 g. The seed coat (testa) may be smooth or ribbed. Sesame varieties have adapted to many soil types. The high-yielding crops thrive best on well-drained, fertile soils of medium texture and neutral pH. However, these have a low tolerance for soils with high salt and water-logged conditions. Commercial sesame crops require 90 to 120 frost-free days. Warm conditions above 23 °C (73 °F) favor growth and yields. While sesame crops can grow in poor soils,

1656-549: The flavouring gomashio . East Asian cuisines, such as Chinese cuisine , use sesame seeds and oil in some dishes, such as dim sum , sesame seed balls (Cantonese: jin deui ), and the Vietnamese bánh rán . Sesame flavour (through oil and roasted or raw seeds) is also used to marinate meat and vegetables. Chefs in tempura restaurants blend sesame and cottonseed oil for deep-frying. Ground black sesame and rice form an edible paste when mixed with water, called zhimahu ,

1702-469: The generalized meaning "oil, liquid fat" were derived. The word "benne" was first recorded to be used in English in 1769 and comes from Gullah benne which itself derives from Malinke bĕne. Sesame seed is considered to be the oldest oilseed crop known to humanity. The genus has many species, and most are wild. Most wild species of the genus Sesamum are native to sub-Saharan Africa. S. indicum,

1748-419: The largest producers. Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3,000 years ago. Sesamum has many other species, most being wild and native to sub-Saharan Africa . S. indicum, the cultivated type, originated in India. It tolerates drought conditions well, growing where other crops fail. Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich, nutty flavor, it

1794-439: The mericarps are joined by a stalk (carpophore). Thus a schizocarp of mericarps is a structure in which the carpels of a single ovary split to form mericarps. A schizocarp of nutlets is derived from a carpel that becomes lobed, and the lobes become nutlets that split apart. Examples include Boraginaceae and most Lamiaceae , where the styles are attached between the ovary lobes. Capsules are sometimes mislabeled as nuts , as in

1840-483: The plant, narrowing to just 1 cm ( 13 ⁄ 32  in) broad on the flowering stem. The flowers are tubular, 3 to 5 cm ( 1 + 1 ⁄ 8 to 2 in) long, with a four-lobed mouth. The flowers may vary in colour, with some being white, blue, or purple. Sesame seeds occur in many colours depending on the cultivar. The most traded variety of sesame is off-white coloured. Other common colours are buff, tan, gold, brown, reddish, gray, and black. The colour

1886-581: The seeds by splitting along the septa from top to bottom or by means of two apical pores, depending on the varietal cultivar. The degree of dehiscence is of importance in breeding for mechanised harvesting, as is the insertion height of the first capsule. Sesame seeds are small. Their sizes vary with the thousands of varieties known. Typically, the seeds are about 3 to 4 mm long by 2 mm wide and 1 mm thick ( 15 ⁄ 128 to 5 ⁄ 32 ×  5 ⁄ 64 ×  5 ⁄ 128 ). The seeds are ovate, slightly flattened, and somewhat thinner at

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1932-464: The sesame plant was used extensively in West African cuisine. The seeds were commonly used as a thickener in soups and puddings, or could be roasted and infused in water to produce a coffee-like drink. Sesame oil made from the seeds could be used as a substitute for butter, finding use as a shortening for making cakes. Moreover, the leaves on mature plants, which are rich in mucilage, can be used as

1978-418: The term locule (or cell) is used to refer to a chamber within the fruit . Depending on the number of locules in the ovary, fruit can be classified as uni-locular (unilocular), bi-locular , tri-locular or multi-locular . The number of locules present in a gynoecium may be equal to or less than the number of carpels. The locules contain the ovules or seeds and are separated by septa . In most cases

2024-409: Was a crop that could be grown by subsistence farmers at the edge of deserts, where no other crops grow. Sesame has been called a survivor crop. Sesame is a perennial plant growing 50 to 100 cm (1 ft 8 in to 3 ft 3 in) tall, with opposite leaves 4 to 14 cm (2 to 6 in) long with an entire margin; they are broad lanceolate , to 5 cm (2 in) broad, at the base of

2070-849: Was known as ilu in Sumerian and ellu in Akkadian , compare Southern Dravidian Kannada and Malayalam eḷḷu , Tamil eḷ . Some reports claim sesame was cultivated in Egypt during the Ptolemaic period , while others suggest the New Kingdom . Egyptians called it sesemt , and it is included in the list of medicinal drugs in the scrolls of the Ebers Papyrus dated to be over 3600 years old. Excavations of King Tutankhamen uncovered baskets of sesame among other grave goods, suggesting that sesame

2116-602: Was present in Egypt by 1350 BC. Archeological reports indicate that sesame was grown and pressed to extract oil at least 2750 years ago in the empire of Urartu . Others believe it may have originated in Ethiopia . Historically, sesame was favored for its ability to grow in areas that do not support the growth of other crops. It is also a robust crop that needs little farming support—it grows in drought conditions, in high heat, with residual moisture in soil after monsoons are gone or even when rains fail or when rains are excessive. It

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