Bharat Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil
Cold-Pressed Antioxidant-Rich Ayurvedic

Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil

Revered in Ayurveda for over 5,000 years — and now validated by modern nutritional science. Cold-pressed sesame oil is uniquely rich in sesamol and sesamin, two lignans found nowhere else in nature, which give this oil extraordinary antioxidant stability and health properties.

~177°
Smoke Point (°C)
40%
Polyunsaturates
0
Chemical Additives

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The Chemistry of Sesamol

Why Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil Outlasts Every Other Unrefined Oil on the Shelf

Sesame oil has a remarkable natural stability that comes from two unique lignans — sesamol and sesamin — found only in sesame seeds and in concentrations only preserved through cold-pressing. These compounds are powerful antioxidants that protect the oil from oxidative rancidity, which is why cold-pressed sesame oil has a naturally longer shelf life than most other unrefined oils.

When sesame oil is refined at industrial temperatures, the sesamol content drops dramatically. The very compounds that give sesame its therapeutic value in Ayurveda — and its extraordinary shelf stability — are precisely what refining removes.

This is why Charaka Samhita, the foundational Ayurvedic text, specifically describes sesame oil (til taila) as the most sattvic of all cooking oils — not just for ritual use, but because its antioxidant compounds make it uniquely beneficial for the body.

Purity Verification

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Sesamol Preserved: Cold-pressed process retains the full sesamol and sesamin content — the compounds that define genuine sesame oil quality.
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No Argemone/Mineral Oil: Every batch tested. These adulterants are tested for in all our oils regardless of type.
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No Artificial Fragrance: The deep, distinctive aroma is entirely natural — the hallmark of genuine cold-pressed gingelly oil.
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Single Source: 100% white sesame — no blending, no dilution with refined vegetable oil.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 ml | Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil
Calories884 kcal
Total Fat100 g
Saturated Fat14.2 g
Monounsaturated (Oleic)39.7 g
Polyunsaturated (Linoleic)41.3 g
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)~1.4 mg
Sesamol + Sesamin~1.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Trans Fat0 g
Smoke Point~177°C / 350°F

Nutrition & Uses

From Your Kitchen to Your Wellness Routine

Cold-pressed sesame oil has a moderate smoke point (~177°C), making it ideal for low-to-medium heat cooking, finishing dishes, and dressings. For high-heat applications, pair it with groundnut or mustard oil.

Where sesame oil truly shines is beyond the kitchen. The Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling (Kavala Graha) specifically prescribes sesame oil — and modern research supports this. Sesamol's antimicrobial properties reduce oral bacteria that contribute to gum disease and bad breath.

For abhyanga (self-massage), sesame oil's slightly warming quality makes it the traditional choice for winter months and Vata-pacifying routines in Ayurvedic practice.

In Your Kitchen & Beyond

How to Use Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil

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Cooking & Finishing

Use at medium heat for South Indian dishes, stir-fries, and chutneys. A drizzle over finished dishes — rice, noodles, grilled vegetables — adds a distinctive aromatic depth.

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Oil Pulling

Swish 1 tablespoon of cold-pressed sesame oil in the mouth for 15–20 minutes each morning, before eating. Spits the oil out — do not swallow. Research supports its efficacy in reducing oral bacteria.

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Abhyanga Massage

Warm the oil gently and apply from scalp to feet before bathing. Sesame oil's slightly warming quality makes it the traditional Ayurvedic choice for daily self-massage, particularly in cooler months.

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