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8434903 
Journal Article 
Effects of germination on chemical composition and functional properties of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) seeds 
Hahm, TS; Park, SJ; Martin Lo, Y; , 
2009 
Yes 
Bioresource Technology
ISSN: 0960-8524
EISSN: 1873-2976 
ELSEVIER SCI LTD 
OXFORD 
1643-1647 
English 
18976903 
WOS:000261865000019 
The changes of chemical composition and functional properties of derooted sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) seeds (DSS) before, during, and after germination were investigated. Sesame seeds germinated in dark chambers maintained near 100% relative humidity at 35 degrees C without presoaking reached >99% germination rate in 4 days with the final moisture content stayed ca. 2% (w/w), characterizing sesame seeds as orthodox seeds that are suitable for long term storage at low temperature and humidity under defined environment. With noticeable reduction in fat content (23%), germinated DSS were found rich in linolenic acid, P, and Na, increasing from 0.38% (w/w), 445 mg/100 g, and 7.6 mg/100 g before germination to 0.81% (w/w), 472 mg/100 g, and 8.4 mg/100 g after germination, respectively. DSS after germination contained considerable amount of Ca (462 mg/100 g), higher than that of soybean. Germinated DSS presents an excellent source of sesamol (475 mg/100 g), a potent natural antioxidant, and alpha-tocopherol (32 mg/100 g), the most active form of vitamin E.