- Sesame seeds are rich source of protein. Sesame seeds also contain two unique substances sesamin & sesamolin they known to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans & to prevent high blood pressure.
- India stands 1st in production of Sesamum.
- Major sesamum arrivals markets in Karnataka: Kalaburagi, Arsikere, Lingasargur, Hosdurga & Bengaluru.
Arrivals in Qtls
Major Markets | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
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Kalaburgi | 18226 | 23525 | 21544 | 39521 |
Arasikere | 3228 | 2634 | 13721 | 2882 |
Lingasargur | 5444 | 7569 | 1504 | 15312 |
Hosadurga | 2598 | 6817 | 11488 | 439 |
Bangalore | 4707 | 1964 | 1550 | 3159 |
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