Samythos: Organic Sesame Seeds and Tahini from Evros
Vertically integrated producer of certified organic sesame products from mountainous farmland in the Natura 2000 network, Evros, Greece.
Who is 사미토스?
Samythos is a vertically integrated producer of certified organic sesame seeds and tahini, cultivating the Evros variety on mountainous farmland within the Natura 2000 network in northeastern Greece.
- Farm
- Founded 2019
- Vrysika, Evros, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Where is 사미토스 located?
Vrysika, Evros, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
The story of 사미토스
Established in Alexandroupoli with its production line in Vrysika, Evros, Samythos was founded to produce traditional and innovative Greek sesame seed products using modern methods while honouring artisanal traditions. The company operates as a vertically integrated enterprise, controlling every stage from cultivation through processing to ensure the highest quality standards.
Samythos grows the Evros variety of sesame seed exclusively on its own mountainous, certified organic farmland located within the Natura 2000 network, a European Ecological Network of regions that protect rare and threatened flora and fauna. This commitment to working within a protected ecological zone reflects the company's dedication to environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation.
The company has earned recognition for its rigorous quality controls, becoming the only producer in its field to carry aflatoxin-free, salmonella-free, and gluten-free labelling on all packaging. Samythos exports its products to the United States, Japan, Germany, England, Belgium, and Luxembourg, bringing the distinctive character of Evros sesame to international markets.
How are the products made?
Samythos combines a low-yield cultivation approach with the unique mountainous microclimate of Evros to produce certified organic sesame seeds distinguished by their high levels of essential oils, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Under strict supervision, every stage of cultivation is carefully managed to preserve the integrity and nutritional profile of the seed.
The company harvests, sorts, washes, and dries its sesame seeds entirely by hand to minimize the risk of damage that could compromise quality. This meticulous, hands-on approach ensures that each seed retains its natural characteristics and flavour, from field to finished product.
Samythos holds certification for organic production of sesame seeds and tahini, as well as ISO 22000 certification for food safety management. The company maintains strict controls at all stages of production, enabling it to guarantee aflatoxin-free, salmonella-free, and gluten-free products—a distinction unique in its field.
Provenance
Samythos cultivates the Evros variety of sesame seed exclusively on its own mountainous, certified organic farmland in Vrysika, Evros, within the Natura 2000 network. The company's vertically integrated model ensures complete traceability from seed to finished product.
All sesame seeds and tahini are produced at the company's facility in Vrysika, where hand-harvesting, sorting, washing, and drying take place under strict supervision. This single-origin approach guarantees the provenance and quality characteristics unique to the Evros terroir.
Sustainability
Samythos operates its entire cultivation on certified organic farmland located within the Natura 2000 network, a European Ecological Network dedicated to protecting rare and threatened flora and fauna. By farming within this protected zone, the company actively contributes to biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship.
The low-yield cultivation approach prioritizes soil health and ecological balance over intensive production, while hand-harvesting and hand-processing methods minimize energy consumption and mechanical impact. Strict organic certification standards govern every stage of production, ensuring that Samythos sesame seeds and tahini are produced in harmony with the natural environment.
What makes 사미토스 distinctive?
The mountainous farmland of Samythos lies within the Natura 2000 network in Evros, a region of northeastern Greece characterized by its unique microclimate and ecological diversity. This protected area is home to rare and threatened flora and fauna, creating an environment where the Evros variety of sesame seed develops its distinctive qualities.
The combination of mountainous terrain, organic soil management, and the region's specific climatic conditions contributes to sesame seeds with elevated levels of essential oils, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. The low-yield cultivation approach allows each plant to draw fully on the terroir, concentrating flavour and nutritional value in every seed.
Producer collection
Available products from 사미토스
What does 사미토스 produce?
Samythos produces certified organic sesame seeds and tahini from the Evros variety, both distinguished by their high levels of essential oils, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. The sesame seeds are hand-harvested and hand-processed to preserve their natural characteristics, while the tahini is crafted using traditional methods that honour the integrity of the seed.
All products carry aflatoxin-free, salmonella-free, and gluten-free labelling, reflecting the company's rigorous quality controls at every stage of production.
Primary ingredients and output
Samythos works exclusively with the Evros variety of sesame seed, cultivated on the company's own mountainous, certified organic farmland within the Natura 2000 network. This single-origin ingredient is distinguished by its elevated levels of essential oils, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, developed through the unique mountainous microclimate and low-yield cultivation practices of the region.
