Sesame seeds 2018/19: Hard facts and figures

September 6, 2018 at 8:00 AM , Der AUDITOR
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The most important data provided in a clearly structured Excel file. Including: Background information, sesame seed production data, import and export data and prices.

 

Findings in Mesopotamia dating back more than 4,000 years indicate that sesame is one of the oldest oil plants in the world. The plant originates from India and parts of Africa. Its seeds are crushed into oil or roasted and used to season food or to add flavour to bakery products. They are also used to make halva (ground sesame seeds with sugar and honey) and tahini (sesame paste). Sesame bars, consisting of sesame seeds and sugar or honey, are also a popular snack.

 

Oil World is expecting a bumper crop of nearly 6 million mt this year. Contrary to this,

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