Sesame Oil Organic

Master plant: Sesamum indicum L.
Pedaliaceae (Sesame family)
Oleum Sesami indici
INCI: Sesamum indicum

Origin:

Sesame plants are old cultivated plants, that are native to tropical Africa and Asia. Today they are mainly grown in India and the Far East (China, Korea).

Characteristics and substances:

Sesame oil is a very fatty oil with approx. 35 ? 50 % content of glycerides and oleic acid. Furthermore it contains plenty of vitamin E, mineral nutrients, essential fatty acids as well as 48% of linoleic acid.

Applications:

Sesame oil has a fine nutty taste and is highly heatable. Sesame oil is often used, especially in Asian cuisine.