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REFINED SESAME OIL N.F.
FDA Registered, cGMP Proven Quality, All Natural
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sesame
Oil
Expeller pressed from the seeds of the Seasamum Indicum plant, this oil is yellow in color and used in shortenings, salad oil, margarine and similar food products.
Sesame Oil is a carrier oil with many of the same emollient properties olive oil, as well as other nut and vegetable oils. Used most often in
cosmetics and suntan products, Sesame Oil is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.
Sesame Oil is a stable product which contains a natural antioxidant system that is made up of sesamol and sesamolinol thus significantly reducing
the rate of oxidation.
Common Uses of Sesame Oil
- Cosmetic products
- Suntan lotions
- Massage oils
- Shampoos
- Soaps
Benefits of Sesame Oil
- Blocks 30 percent of the sun's UV rays
- Antioxidant
- Regenerating agent
Sesame oil is high in polyunsaturated fat, the 4th behind safflower, soybean, and corn. There are two basic forms: light and dark. Extracted from
SESAME SEED, sesame oil comes in two basic types. One is light in color and flavor and has a deliciously nutty nuance. It's excellent for everything from salad dressings to sautéing. The darker,
Asian sesame oil has a much stronger flavor and fragrance and is used as a flavor accent for some Asian dishes. Its average SMOKE POINT is 420°F, making it excellent for frying. Thick, amber-colored, and
aromatic, dark sesame oil is made from roasted sesame seeds. Dark sesame oil burns easily and loses flavor when overheated, so it is used mostly as a condiment or flavoring for dressings, soups, and
stir-frys.
Asian sesame oil, from China and Japan, is made from roasted seeds and has an amber color and a full, rich flavor. Its low smoking temperature makes it unsuitable for using alone for
cooking; it is used almost exclusively as a seasoning. This amber colored, aromatic oil, made from pressed and toasted sesame seeds, is a popular ingredient in Chinese cooking. Not for use as a cooking
oil, however, as the flavor is too intense and it burns quite easily. Instead, sesame oil is normally added as a flavoring agent in the final stages of cooking.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sesame Oil is the
refined fixed oil obtained from the seed of one or more cultivated varieties of Sesamum indicum Linn‚ (Fam. Pedaliaceae).
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TEST
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METHOD
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RANGE
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Specific gravity @ 25°C
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USP
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0.916-0.921
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Iodine value
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USP
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103 - 116
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Saponification value
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USP
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188 - 195
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Free fatty acids
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USP
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< 2.0 mL of 0.02 N NaOH
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Cottonseed oil
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USP
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absent
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Identification
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USP
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passes
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Unsaponifiable matter
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USP
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< 1.5%
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Solidification range of fatty acids
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USP
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20° - 25°
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Heavy metals, Method II
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USP
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<0.001% max
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Color Gardner
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AOCS Td la-64
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4 max
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Appearance
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Greenish yellow, bright & clear oily liquid
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Flavor and Odor
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Bland, almost odorless
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TYPICAL FATTY ACID COMPOSITION (%)
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C14:0
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< 0.5
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C18:2
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35 - 50
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C16:0
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7 - 12
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C18:3
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< 1.0
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C16:1
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< 0.5
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C20:0
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< 1.0
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C18:0
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3.5 - 6
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C20:1
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< 0.5
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C18:1
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35 - 50
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C22:0
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< 0.5
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Because of natural variations in oilseed crops, chemical and physical constants cannot be guaranteed
at all times. However, oil sold as NF is guaranteed to meet the NF monograph.
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