Sesame seeds – Plant cultivated for its edible seeds

Sesame (/ˈsɛsəmi/;[2][3] Sesamum indicum) is a plant in the genus Sesamum, also called benne or gingelly.[4] Sesamum indicum L. is the oldest known oilseed crop of the Pedaliaceae family.[5] Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India.[6] It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. World production in 2018 was 6 million metric tons (5,900,000 long tons; 6,600,000 short tons), with Sudan, Myanmar, and India as the largest producers.[7]

Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3,000 years ago. Sesamum has many other species, most being wild and native to sub-Saharan Africa.[6] S. indicum, the cultivated type, originated in India.[8][6] It tolerates drought conditions well, growing where other crops fail.[9][10] Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich, nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines around the world.[11][12] Like other foods, it can trigger allergic reactions in some people and is one of the nine most common allergens outlined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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