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  • integrated sesame oil processing plant sel in venezuela
What is a sesame plant?

Sesame ( Sesamum indicum L.), a member of the Pedaliaceae family, is an erect annual herb commonly known as sesamum, benniseed, or simsim. It is one of the oldest and most traditional oilseed crops, valued for its high-quality seed oil.

Which countries produce Sesame seeds?

Countries such as Nigeria have a large market potential for the production of sesame seeds for domestic purposes and export markets, where production figures have increased steadily since 1980, reaching 67,000 metric tons by 1997 ( Alegbejo et al., 2003) and have reached 149,685 metric tons in 2013 ( FAOSTAT, 2015 ).

What is the commercial value of sesame oil & seed?

The commercial value of sesame oil and seed has increased due to growing information regarding sesame's health benefits and nutritional values. It occupies a remarkable position as a nutraceutical due to its high content of crude fat, protein, crude fiber, carbohydrates, and vitamin; meanwhile various antinutritional factors are also reported.

How is sesame oil extracted?

A mechanical press is used in sesame oil extraction; in this extraction process, semi-defatted sesame cake with high calcium contents and about 50% of protein is attained. Crude fiber is remarkably obtained from the sesame cake . Sesame oil contains a high percentage of fatty acids (85%) and two minor constituents namely sesamin and sesamolin.