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The World’s Best Sesame Seeds From Ethiopia

Sesame Seeds Farming Business Africa Ethiopia

See attached link from Saveur about the world’s best sesame seeds.

Ethiopian sesame is renowned for its high oil content, rich and nutty flavor.
The Humera type, from the Humera region in Tigray, close to the border of Sudan is a high demand product for its especially whitish color, seed size and aroma.

According to the Ethiopian Agriculture Growth Program (AGP), Ethiopia’s unique bio-diversities and diverse agro-ecology make it one of the centers of distinct sesame production, standing 2nd in world export market.

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