• What is sesame seed oil (SSO)?
  • Sesame seed oil (SSO) is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds (SS) (Sesamum indicum L.) through cold pressing and filtering.
  • What is cold pressed sesame oil used for?
  • Cold-pressed sesame oil is also used as a health product. Refined sesame oil can be used in high-heat applications like frying. The food processing industry: in its refined form, sesame oil is used as an ingredient in food products such as baked goods and margarine.
  • What is cold expeller pressed sesame oil?
  • Cold expeller pressed sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds and is one of the most stable natural oils. It varies in color from light to deep reddish-yellow. Sesame oil is considered an abundant source of linoleic and oleic acids, which together account for 75%¨C85% of all fatty acids, with smaller amounts of stearic (5%¨C6%) and palmitic acids (7%¨C8%).
  • Is cold pressed sesame oil healthy?
  • Cold-pressed sesame oil has a special appeal as a healthy oil. It is low in saturated fats and has other beneficial ingredients, such as vitamins and minerals; consumers see it as a healthy alternative in comparison to other cooking oils.
  • Can I Sell sesame oil in Europe?
  • Buyers in the European Union have strict requirements for sesame oil. You will only be able to successfully market your product in Europe when you comply with these requirements. See our study on buyer requirements for vegetable oils for a detailed analysis of these requirements.
  • How long does cold pressed sesame oil last?
  • The shelf life of cold pressed sesame oils is typically 6-12 months due to its high PUFAs content, principally ¦Á-linolenic acid, and the amount of antioxidants ( Choe & Min, 2006 ).