Sesame Oil Refined - Ph Eur9 BP2018 - Weight and Pack Type

Sesame Oil is obtained from the seeds of the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum L.). The seeds have a fatty oil content of around 48 %. The sesame plant is one of the oldest known oil plants and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Although native to tropical Africa, today sesame is mainly grown in Central America, Central Africa and India. Characteristic properties - Has a balanced composition of fatty acids that is high in linoleic acid (C18:2) and oleic acid (C18:1) - Contains sesamol and sesamolin, which neutralise free radicals - Contains natural vitamin E - Qualities available: refined, pressed, roasted Cosmetics - Used for body oils and as a carrier oil for active ingredients - Used as a carrier oil in the fragrance industry Foods - Common cooking oil for cooking, pan-frying and deep-frying - Cold-pressed and roasted qualities are used in Asian cuisine as a seasoning oil because of their intense aroma - Used in the baking industry and in the production of margarine Pharmaceu