Sesame oil, cold-pressed

Description

Origins and characteristics: Sesame oil is made from the seeds of the sesame plant via cold-pressing. The seeds contain around 38% fatty oil. The sesame plants are cultivated mainly in India, China and in the Sudan. The filtered oil is light brown and clear, with a mild taste.

Usage

Usage: This oil counts as a half dry oil. The cosmetic industry uses pressed sesame oil for eg. Body oils, and it is also used as a carrier for lipid soluble Phytonutrients, vitamins and UV filters. This oil is one of the highly refined edible oils.

Order number

1063

INCI

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

Category

Fats and oils