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Sesame seeds

Products · Seeds, nuts & legumes

What are sesame seeds? Origin, uses and storage

Sesame seeds · Garoua, North

Quick answer

Sesame seeds: Sesame seeds from the North are used roasted, as a paste or in sauces. Ours comes from Garoua, in Cameroon’s North region.

Key facts

Name in French
Graines de sésame
Scientific name
Sesamum indicum
Origin
Garoua, Bénoué · North
Category
Seeds, nuts & legumes
Type
Raw
Available formats
Pouches
Delivery
Dry · ships everywhere

What is Sesame seeds?

Sesame seeds from the North are used roasted, as a paste or in sauces.

Its scientific name is Sesamum indicum.

Where does Sesame seeds come from?

Our Sesame seeds comes from Garoua, Bénoué, in the North region (capital Garoua). Growing areas in the region: Garoua, Guider, Poli, Touboro. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.

How do you cook with Sesame seeds?

Seeds and nuts thicken and enrich sauces (groundnut, egusi, ogbono) or are eaten as snacks.

Pack size: 500 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: pouches.

How should you store Sesame seeds?

Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.

Where to buy Sesame seeds in Europe, the US and Canada

A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.

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500 g · $6.39

Frequently asked questions

What is Sesame seeds called in French?

In French: Graines de sésame.

How do I store Sesame seeds?

Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.

Can Sesame seeds be shipped outside Cameroon?

A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada.

Is it organic?

We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.

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