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Cold-pressed sesame oil

Our premium crude sesame seed oil (Sesamum indicum) is a minimally processed, mechanically extracted vegetable oil, kept at low temperatures to preserve natural antioxidants, aroma and nutrients.

Vertical cold-oil press with golden oil flowing into a collection container

Product profile

Physicochemical & chemical specifications

Extraction method
Cold-pressed mechanically below 45°C; no chemical solvents or high-heat roasting
Seed requirement
Clean white or high-purity sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum)
Oil content of seeds
48–58% by dry weight
Free fatty acid (FFA)
≤ 0.9%
Moisture content
≤ 0.1%
Peroxide value (PV)
≤ 10 meq/kg (fresh cold-pressed)
Iodine value (IV)
104–120 g I₂/100g
Saponification value
186–195 mg KOH/g

Specifications supplied by Terrae Vivae. Batch-specific testing and agreed contract specifications govern each order.

Physical appearance & characteristics

Colour
Golden-yellow to pale amber
Aroma / flavour
Rich, authentic and naturally nutty sesame aroma
State at room temperature
Liquid oil; crude/unrefined variants may require settling or filtration to remove fine seed particulates

Where it is used

Food, cosmetic and natural-product formulations.

What we review together

Processing method, appearance, quality parameters, packaging and storage.

Your order, defined

Grade, quantity, packaging, sample availability, relevant testing and delivery terms are confirmed for the proposed material and transaction. Catalogue information is not an approved specification or offer.

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