UNREFINED EXPELLER PRESSED SESAME SEED OIL

365 Everyday Value
75 Good
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Summary

This product is made from 100% organic expeller pressed unrefined sesame seed oil, which is a processed culinary ingredient. While it is organic and unrefined, sesame seed oil is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can be a concern when consumed in excess. The mechanical extraction method avoids chemical solvents, but the health concerns associated with seed oils result in a moderate score.

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Category Cooking Oils

Key ingredients 1

Sesame seed oil
Very Bad

Sesame seed oil is classified as a seed oil, which is generally considered unhealthy due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content. The expeller-pressed method is a mechanical extraction process that avoids chemical solvents, but the oil remains high in polyunsaturated fats. Despite being organic and unrefined, the health concerns associated with seed oils persist.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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