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Andean Grain Products Whole Sesame Seeds

Ingredient Name: Sesame Seeds

Labeling Claims: Gluten-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified, FSSC 22000, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 22000

Features: Antioxidant Properties, Fiber Enrichment, High Protein Content, High Purity, Rich in Minerals, Rich in Vitamins

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin
Ingredient Name
Ingredients
Sesame Seeds
Technologies
Plant Part

Seeds

Features & Benefits

Dietary Claims
  • Source of Omega-6 and Omega-9
  • Source of vitamins and dietary minerals
  • Adds fiber and protein
  • Rich in antioxidants and phytosterols
  • Gluten-free

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Uses

Sesame seeds may be added when making bread, cookies and cereal bars. They are widely used both in Eastern and Western dishes. It is also processed to obtain oil and flour.

Fumigation

Aluminum phosphide

Processing

Sesame seeds are cleaned by sifting and blowing. Classification is made by densimetric table until a 99.95% purity minimum parameter is reached.

Properties

Appearance
Small flat, long seeds, spatula-like
Odor
Fresh, typical of sesame
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Puritymin. 99.95%-
Purity (Traces of vegetables)max. 0.05--
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic plate countmax. 10⁶UFC/g-
Total Coliformsmax. 10⁴NMP/g-
Escherichia colimax. 10UFC/g-
SalmonellaAbsentin 25g-
Yeast and Mould Countmax. 10⁴UFC/g-
Staphylococcus aureusmax. 10²NMP/g-
Listeria monocytogenesAbsent--
Bacillus cereusmax. 10²UFC/g-
Clostridium perfringensmax. 10²UFC/g-
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 7%-
Ashes4.45g/100g-
Energy573Kcal/100g-
Energy2397Kj/100g-
Protein Content17.73g/100g-
Carbohydrates20.16g/100g-
Fiber Content11g/100g-
Total Fat46.66g/100g-
Total saturated fat39.29g/100g-
Omega-921.44g/100g-
Omega-617.85g/100g-
Mineral Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Content975mg-
Phosphorous Content629mg-
Potassium Content468mg-
Magnesium Content351mg-
Sodium Content11mg-
Iron Content14.55mg-
Zinc Content7.75mg-
Copper Content4.08mg-
Selenium34.4μg-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 1ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 1ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-
Aflatoxinsmax. 10ppb-
Typical Vitamin Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vitamin B10.791mg-
Vitamin B20.247mg-
Vitamin B34.515mg-
Folates97μg-
Phytosterols714mg-

Regulatory & Compliance

Allergen Status

Sesame seeds

GMO Status

This product has not been derived from and does not contain components of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) origin.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Type of package : 70 g/m2 white laminate polypropylene bags
Net Content : 25 Kg. per bag

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Recommended Storage

Storage conditions : keep in a dry place (60-65% relative humidity) and at a temperature of 18-20°C.
Shelf life : 24 months as of harvest date.