Extra Virgin Sesame Oil

Sesame oil is obtained by pressing the seeds then filtering the liquid to remove undesirable particles. This oil is not refined in order to preserve the nutritional constituents of sesame seeds. This oil has a long shelf life due to the high presence of natural antioxidants, sesame lignans. It preserves well the pleasant aroma and flavor of sesame seeds.

nutritional benefits

• The unique sesame seed nutrients are present in this oil. It contains primarily polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat.
The natural occurring sesame lingans, which help the antioxidant process, have been attributed to have numerous health benefits including blood cholesterol reduction, oxidative stress
attenuation, lipid metabolism modification, anti-inflammatory effects, and vitamin-E enhancement among others.
• Tocopherols and other vitamin-E precursors are other nutrients present in this oil.

uses

• Extra virgin sesame oil has a mild, pleasant taste, and it is widely used as a salad oil.
• In several Asian countries it is used as a cooking oil in many dishes. It supports a prolonged shelf life of fried snack foods due to the unique sesame constituents.

specifications

Color (5 1/4″) 2-7 R, 50-70 Y
Iodine value 104-120
Peroxide value 4 Meq/Kg Max.
FFA (as oleic) 2.0% Max.
Packing
22000 Kg / Isotank
21000 Kg / Flexitank
2000 Pounds / 920 Kg / Tote
420 Pounds / 195 Kg / Drum