Description
The standardized extract of black sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), containing sesamin and sesamolin lignans as the principal markers. Used in hair-health, anti-aging, and traditional medicine supplements.
Light brown to brown free-flowing powder. Limited water solubility; freely soluble in oils.
We supply food-grade Black Sesame Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include 10:1 herb-to-extract ratio (the cost-effective baseline), 20 percent Sesamin (standard supplement grade), 50 percent Sesamin (premium grade), and 98 percent Pure Sesamin (pharmaceutical-grade isolated lignan).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering sesamin content (HPLC), sesamolin content, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Black sesame has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic medicine for over 1,500 years for liver and kidney tonification, hair health, and longevity. The black-pigmented seed variety is preferred over white sesame for medicinal applications due to higher lignan content.
Industrial production proceeds by ethanol extraction of defatted black sesame seeds, followed by purification and standardization to defined sesamin content. Sesamin is the most abundant lignan in sesame and the principal marker compound.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient by the U.S. FDA, the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators worldwide.
The sesame lignans have documented antioxidant activity and have been studied for lipid metabolism and tocopherol bioavailability. Clinical evidence for hair-greying and traditional positioning claims remains limited but consumer demand supports growing market segments.
Strategic positioning combines traditional medicine applications (the established Asian market) and modern hair-health and anti-aging dietary supplements globally.
Where it is used
- Hair-health dietary supplements: anti-greying and hair-growth formulations
- Anti-aging and longevity supplement formulations
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: hei zhi ma decoctions and modern granule formats
- Cardiovascular-support supplements (sesamin has been studied for lipid metabolism)
- Cosmetic skincare: anti-aging and antioxidant formulations
- Beauty-from-within supplements
- Sports nutrition: antioxidant and recovery-positioned products
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light brown to brown free-flowing powder |
| Sesamin content (HPLC) | 20% / 50% / 98% (grade dependent) |
| Sesamolin content | typically 30 to 50% of sesamin content |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Source | Sesamum indicum black seeds |
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