COLD PRESSED SESAME OIL (Sesamum indicum)
In old literature, the sesame seed was referred as the “queen of oilseeds” as it is one of the oldest oilseeds known and used by human beings. Thanks to its high content of edible oil and protein, it has been cultivated for centuries, primarily in the tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Asia and Africa. Although the genus Sesamum has 35 wild species, Sesamum indicum is the only variety that is cultivated. Sesame is annual plant of which seeds are small, ovate, slightly flattened with varying colours from black, white, yellow, reddish brown and dark brown. The name “sesame” comes from Arabic word “simsim” and it is considered to have originated in central Africa, most probably Ethiopia. On the other hand, many also believe that India is the origin.
Oil is the major product of sesame seed processing. It is a favourable vegetable oil for culinary, cosmetic and therapeutic purposes.
Goya Botanicals Cold Pressed Sesame Oil is produced from the finest quality sesame seeds without being exposed to any refinement process or additives. Almost 85% of Goya Botanicals Cold Pressed Sesame Oil is constituted by oleic and linoleic acids which are unsaturated fatty acids. Another major component is palmitic acid which constitutes approximately 10%.
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