The effect of sodium hexametaphosphate(SHMP) on the extraction of defatted sesame meal protein and the color and amino acid composition of protein concentrate have been studied. The highest amount of protein could be extracted with 1.5% SHMP and the extraction was effective at pH 12.0. The extraction rate tended to increase with increasing the flour to solvent ratio and about 60% of protein was obtained when adjusted the ratio to 1 : 40. Color of sesame protein concentrate was slightly improved by SHMP treatment. Lysine and methionine content were decreased in SHMP-treated protein concentrate but valine and leucine content were increased.