Sesame Seed breeds & varieties
7 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SSesamum indicum
Origin: IN, EG
Colour VariantsEssentialHigh Oil SeedNutty
SBlack Sesame
Origin: CN, JP
BlackDark HullDeep Roast FlavourDramatic Colour
SWhite Sesame
Origin: TR, US
MildMild NuttyNuttyOften Hulled
AHulled Sesame
Bran RemovedHulledMildMilder
AUnhulled Sesame
Coat OnCrunchyFull FlavourMore Bran Flavour
AGolden Sesame
ButteryButtery TargetGarnish FriendlyGold Tan Hue
ABrown Sesame
BranBrownBrown CoatFuller Bran