Product Details
Ethiopian White Sesame Seeds (Guizotia abyssinica) – Premium Export Quality
Introducing premium Ethiopian White Sesame Seeds (Guizotia abyssinica), a distinct and versatile oilseed cultivated in the optimal growing conditions of the Ethiopian highlands. Also known commercially as Niger Seed, this product offers exceptional quality with high oil content and nutritional value, making it a sought-after ingredient for global food processing, health food manufacturing, and edible oil industries.
Global Market Advantage: Ethiopia is a leading producer of Guizotia abyssinica, offering consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable supply chains for international buyers.
Key Commercial Applications
🛒 Food Manufacturing & Ingredients
- Bakery & Snacks: Toasted seeds for bread, crackers, granola, and nutrition bars
- Condiments & Spreads: Base for specialty seed butters and pastes
- Health Foods: High-protein addition to cereals, trail mixes, and superfood blends
⚙️ Industrial Processing
- Edible Oil Extraction: High-yield source of nutritious, cold-pressed oil (35-40% content)
- Animal Feed Supplement: Nutrient-rich additive for poultry and bird feed formulations
- Food Service: Bulk ingredient for restaurants and food service providers
📈 Retail & Packaging
- Consumer Packaged Goods: Retail bags for health-conscious consumers
- Specialty Food Retail: Gourmet and ethnic food sections
- Organic & Natural Stores: Certified organic options available
Quality & Safety Assurance
Our production process ensures product integrity and compliance with international standards:
- Advanced Cleaning: Multi-stage mechanical cleaning and sorting removes impurities and foreign matter
- Quality Control: Regular laboratory testing for moisture content, purity, and aflatoxin levels
- Traceability: Batch tracking from farm to port ensures consistent quality
- Compliance: Meets international food safety standards including EU and USDA requirements
🏆 Why Source from Ethiopia?
Specifications
Technical Specifications – Export Quality
| PRODUCT SPECIFICATION: ETHIOPIAN WHITE SESAME (GUIZOTIA ABYSSINICA) | |
|---|---|
| 1. BASIC PARAMETERS | |
| Product Name | White Sesame Seeds (Guizotia abyssinica) / Niger Seed |
| Botanical Classification | Guizotia abyssinica (Distinct from Sesamum indicum) |
| Origin | Ethiopia (Highland regions) |
| Grade | Premium Export Grade A |
| 2. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Form | Whole, Raw, Sun-Dried Seeds |
| Color | Creamy White to Pale Ivory (Uniform) |
| Size | 2.0-3.0 mm length (95% uniformity) |
| Moisture Content | Max 8% |
| Oil Content | 35-40% (Dry basis) |
| Protein Content | 18-22% |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Broken/Damaged Seeds | Max 2% |
| 3. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE | |
| Aflatoxin Levels | Below 4 ppb Total (EU Compliant) |
| Pesticide Residues | Below MRLs per EU Regulation 396/2005 |
| Microbiological Standards | Salmonella: Absent in 25g; E. coli: <10 cfu/g |
| Heavy Metals | Within Codex Alimentarius limits |
| 4. PACKAGING & LOGISTICS | |
| Standard Packaging | 25 kg PP bags with inner liner (Food grade) |
| Custom Packaging | Available per buyer specifications (5kg, 10kg, 50kg) |
| Container Load | 20' FCL: ~20-22 MT / 40' FCL: ~26-28 MT |
| Shelf Life | 12 months from production date (Cool, dry storage) |
| Loading Port | Djibouti Port / Ethiopian Dry Ports |
| Incoterms | FOB, CFR, CIF available |
| 5. CERTIFICATIONS (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) | |
| Quality Certificates | Certificate of Analysis (COA), Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin |
