SESAME SEEDS IN SUDAN
SESAME (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the worlds oldest  spice  and  oil-seed crop grown mainly for its seeds that contain approximately 50% oil and 25% protein. The world production is estimated at 4 million tones.
SESAME has important agricultural attributes. It is adapted to tropical and temperate conditions, grows well on stored soil moisture with minimal irrigation or rainfall and can produce good yield under high temperature.
Sudan produces a large percentage of the world total annual exports. Sesame in the Sudan is raise almost entirely under rain fed  conditions, mainly in the Southern, Kordofan , Kasala, white and blue Nile states.
USES OF SESAME
Oil Industry
Confectionery and Biscuit industry
Tahini a traditional Middle Eastern
Sesame paste.
Dip and spread manufacturers add ingredients such as chickpeas and eggplant to Tahini and call the product Homus and Baba Gnnouj
Bakery industry
Halva industry Halva is a popular sweet made by mixing approximately 50% Tahini with boiled wiped sugar and other ingredients