Onattukara Sesame

November 22, 2023

Efforts are being made to expand the cultivation of geographical indication (GI)-tagged Onattukara sesame.
Onattukara sesame is currently grown on around 600 hectares spread across 43 local bodies in three districts of Alappuzha, Kollam and Pathanamthitta in
Compared to other places, sesame grown in the region contains high levels of Vitamin E and antioxidants.
It also contains oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid which help maintain good health.
Traditional ayurvedic doctors in the region have used Onattukara sesame oil for treating rheumatism and skin protection since the 18^th century.