Abstract:
Sesame or simsim is grown in Northern and Eastern parts of Uganda which is warm and has
little rainfall, as an export crop and for domestic consumption. The seed contains about 50%
edible oil which is used for cooking and commercially as blend salad oil. It is also used in the
pharmaceutical industry in the manufacture of margarine, soap and also as a fixative in the
perfume industry.
Simsim seed has a protein content of 16- 32% and is also used as a confectionary in bakery
The whole seed can be eaten after roasting.