Oil Seeds
Sesame seeds
In Ethiopia, a large number of sesame seed locally called “selitt” varieties exist. The varieties that are well known are HumeraGonder and Wellega. The Humera variety is appreciated worldwide for its aroma and sweet taste. It is suitable for various bakery products. The Gonder type is also suitable for the bakery market. The major competitive advantage of the Wellega type is its high oil content.
HUMERA SESAME SEED
PRODUCT TYPE: whitish sesame seed
VARIETY: Humera
PRODUCT ORIGIN: Ethiopia
STANDARD: high-quality whitish sesame seed
CULTIVATION TYPE: common
MOISTURE: max 8% & free from any kind of infestation
PURITY: min 99% well machine cleaned
OIL CONTENT: min 50%
CLEANING METHOD: machine cleaned
PACKAGING: Packed in 50kg p.p. bags and shipped in 20- or 40-feet containers
DELIVERY: depending on l/C and contract agreement
WOLLEGA SESAME SEED
PRODUCT TYPE: whitish sesame seed
VARIETY: Wollega
CULTIVATION TYPE: common
STANDARD: high-quality whitish sesame seed
MOISTURE: max 6-7%
PURITY: min 98%
OIL CONTENT: min 52%
CLEANING METHOD: machine cleaned
PACKAGING: Packed in 50kg p.p. bags and shipped in 20 or 40 feet containers
DELIVERY: depending on contract and l/C agreement
NIGER SEED
PRODUCT TYPE: Niger seed
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Ethiopia
CULTIVATION TYPE: common
STYLE: air-dried
MOISTURE: max11%
CLEANING METHOD: machine cleaned free from dead/live weevils/insects
PACKAGING: Packed in 50kg p.p. bags and shipped in 20- or 40-feet containers
DELIVERY: depending on contract and l/C agreement
LIN SEED
PLACE OF ORIGIN: ETHIOPIA
CULTIVATION TYPE: COMMON
STYLE: AIR DRIED
MOISTURE: MAX 12%
CLEANING METHOD:\R\N\R\N\R\N MACHINE CLEANED FREE FROM DEAD/LIVE WEEVILS/INSECTS
PACKAGING: PACKED IN 50KG P.P. BAGS AND SHIPPED IN 20- OR 40-FEET CONTAINERS
DELIVERY: DEPENDING ON CONTRACT AND L/C AGREEMENT
Soya Bean
Soya bean which is native to East Asia is classed as an oil seed and pulse crop. Some literature classifies soya bean under oil crop while the others grouping it under the pulse. Soybean is an internationally known important crop. Ethiopian Soya Bean, locally called \”AkuriAter\”, offers oil and protein providing significant nutritional value.
SOYA BEAN
PRODUCT TYPE: soya beans
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Ethiopia
STYLE: air-dried
CULTIVATION TYPE: common
MOISTURE: max 12%
CLEANING METHOD: machine cleaned
PACKAGING: Packed in 50kg p.p. bags and shipped in 20- OR 40-FEET containers
DELIVERY: depending on l/c and contract agreement