Natural or Hulled — Which to Specify
Natural sesame keeps the seed coat; hulled has it mechanically removed. The choice changes appearance, oil content behaviour and price, and it determines whether the seed is ready for your application as received.
Bakery and confectionery buyers almost always need hulled for the bright white appearance. Oil crushers take natural, since the hull is removed during processing anyway.
Salmonella — The Test That Stops Shipments
Sesame has been the subject of repeated import alerts across the EU and US on Salmonella grounds. It is the single most common reason sesame consignments are detained. Treat a batch-specific Salmonella result as non-negotiable, not as a nice-to-have.
If a supplier offers sesame without a lot-matched Salmonella certificate, that is a commercial risk you are absorbing, not a saving.
Typical Specifications
On specifications: the figures above reflect standard industry specifications for this product. Your actual batch values are confirmed on a NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis issued against your specific lot — provided with every shipment, and with sample orders before you commit to bulk. We do not ask buyers to take a specification on trust.
Documentation — Handled End to End
Sesame attracts elevated border scrutiny. We prepare the full document set and hand over originals within 24 hours of the Bill of Lading date.
HS Code 1207.40. Heat treatment certificate available on request. Halal and Organic available on request.
How Ordering Works
MOQ is discussed at order stage based on form and destination. Payment by advance TT, LC at sight, or DP/DA case by case.
Buyer Questions
Should I buy natural or hulled white sesame?
Hulled sesame has the seed coat mechanically removed, giving a bright white uniform appearance and purity up to 99.95 percent. It is what bakery, confectionery and garnish applications require. Natural sesame keeps the hull, is more economical and stores better, and is normally chosen for oil crushing, tahini and roasting where appearance is not the driver.
Why is Salmonella testing so important for sesame?
Sesame has been subject to repeated EU RASFF alerts and US FDA import alerts on Salmonella grounds, and it is the most common cause of sesame consignments being detained. Every lot we ship is tested to ISO 6579 with the requirement of absent in 25g, and the result is stated on the batch Certificate of Analysis with a matching lot number.
What purity level should I specify?
Natural sesame is commonly traded at 99 or 99.5 percent purity. Hulled sesame is available sortex-cleaned to 99.95 percent. If you are packing or using the seed without further cleaning, specify the sortex grade. If you operate your own cleaning line, a lower purity grade may be more economical.
What oil content does white sesame have?
Typically 48 to 52 percent, which is why sesame is a significant oilseed as well as a food ingredient. Oil crushers normally specify both oil content and free fatty acid, since FFA above about 2 percent indicates deterioration and reduces refining yield.
What HS code applies to sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds, whether or not broken, are exported from India under HS Code 1207.40. This covers both natural and hulled white sesame. We declare the correct code on all shipping documents.
Can I get a sample with a COA before bulk?
Yes. Sample orders carry the same NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis standard as bulk shipments, including a lot-matched Salmonella result, so you can verify against your own requirements before committing.
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