Sesamum indicum Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for reviewing Sesamum indicum lecture notes.

Sesamum indicum

Cultivated oilseed crop from the Pedaliaceae family.

Sesame

Annual flowering plant that produces pods containing seeds.

Key parts of Sesamum indicum

Seeds: oil and food. Leaves: salads and herbs. Flowers: ornamental.

Origin of Sesamum indicum

South Asia (likely India)

Major producers of Sesame

India, Sudan, Myanmar, & China (68% of global production)

Ideal growing conditions for S. indicum

Warm, dry climates

Uses of Sesame Seeds

Culinary uses, soaps, lubricants, cosmetics

Protein content in Sesame Seeds

Methionine and tryptophan

Effects of sesamin and sesamolin

Cholesterol-lowering effects, maintains HDL, reduces LDL

Antioxidant properties of lignins

Extends food shelf-life, improves flavor (umami)

Pharmaceutical uses of Sesame

Mild laxative, emollient, and demulcent

Economic significance of Sesame oil

High commercial demand in food and cosmetic industries

Future requirements for Sesame

Sustainable agricultural techniques and advances in breeding