SWA's cold-pressed sesame oil is extracted from the tiny seeds of Sesamum indicum in traditional mills with a slow-running wooden pestle. It has a distinctive nutty flavor, ideally used in uncooked sauces, dressings and marinades.
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VRK Naturals oils are made in traditional cold pressing mills with a slow running wood pestle. The true traditional process is designed to retain vital nutrients and the rich flavour and aroma of the finest quality seeds.
Seeds are gently pressed at low temperature by a wooden pestle, rather than high-speed industrial extraction.
Premium tin packaging preserves the oil's composition, reduces rancidity from sunlight, and is recyclable.
A distinctive nutty-flavored oil with a low smoking point, ideal for uncooked sauces, dressings and marinades.
Sesame Cold Pressed Oil in a 2 Litre tin. Distinctive nutty flavor with a low smoking point, ideally used in uncooked sauces, dressings and marinades.
Sesame oil's distinctive nutty flavor makes it a staple in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, best used raw in sauces, dressings and marinades.
A combo pack of two wood cold-pressed oils, sesame and coconut, extracted at temperatures under 50°C, in premium recyclable tin packaging.
Contains a balanced proportion of omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, helping lower the risk of heart disease.
Rich in antioxidants that help repair free radical damage and support the fight against cancer and diabetes.
Protects the skin from UV rays and aids in healing wounds and burns when applied topically.
Its distinctive nutty flavor makes it an essential oil for Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Contains the amino acid tyrosine, which helps fight stress and depression naturally.
Nourishes hair, providing strength, shine and overall hair health when applied.
SWA's cold-pressed sesame oil is a powerhouse of proteins, Vitamin B and antioxidants like Vitamin E. It is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and contains MUFA & PUFA, which help lower cholesterol.
Wood pressed sesame oil should be kept out of direct sunlight and in a cool, dark place. To maintain freshness, the container should be firmly sealed. Avoid heat and dampness.
SWA's cold-pressed sesame oil is available in 2 Litre and 5 Litre tin packs, and as part of a 1 Litre combo with cold-pressed coconut oil.
| Buying Factor | VRK Naturals Wood Cold-Pressed | Typical Refined Sesame Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction | Slow cold pressing in traditional mills with a wooden pestle, avoiding chemicals and high heat. | Extracted with heat and, often, chemical processing or toasting for a milder profile. |
| Nutrients | Retains proteins, Vitamin B, Vitamin E and antioxidants naturally present in the seed. | May lose some nutritional value through refining. |
| Taste | Distinctive nutty flavor suited to Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. | Often more neutral after refining or toasting. |
| Best uses | Uncooked sauces, dressings, marinades, and topical skin and hair care. | Higher smoke point uses such as stir-frying. |
Ideally used in uncooked sauces, dressings and marinades, thanks to its low smoking point.
Its low-smoke characteristics suit gentle sautéing rather than deep frying or high-heat cooking.
An excellent skin nourisher, applied topically for a lustrous look.
Offers a natural, revitalizing treatment for hair, promoting strength and shine.
Individual responses to food and diet can vary. This page is product information, not medical advice.
"The smell is great."
"Switched to this after years of using refined oil, and the difference in taste is night and day. It has a lovely nutty aroma that comes through in everything I drizzle it on, and I've noticed my hair feels noticeably stronger since I started using it for my weekly oil massage too."
"I use this mainly for salad dressings and marinades since I know it's not meant for frying, and it's become a staple in my kitchen. The flavour is rich without being overpowering, and the tin packaging keeps it fresh far longer than the plastic bottles I used before."
Available in 2 Litre and 5 Litre tins, and as a 1 Litre combo with cold-pressed coconut oil.
Cold pressed sesame oil is extracted from the tiny seeds of Sesamum indicum in traditional cold-pressing mills using a slow-running wooden pestle, made to retain vital nutrients, flavour and aroma rather than being refined with heat or chemicals.
No. SWA's sesame oil has a low smoking point, which makes it unsuitable for cooking or deep frying. It is instead ideally used in uncooked sauces, dressings and marinades.
Yes. It has a distinctive nutty flavor, which makes it an essential oil for Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
SWA's cold-pressed sesame oil is available in 2 Litre and 5 Litre tin packs, and as part of a 1 Litre combo alongside cold-pressed coconut oil.
Keep it out of direct sunlight in a cool, dark place, with the container firmly sealed, and avoid heat and dampness, to maintain freshness.
SWA lists proteins, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, antioxidants, omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, MUFA & PUFA, and the amino acid tyrosine.