The black seeds used to press our Certified Organic Black Sesame Oil yield the highest quality oil and are also best suited for medicinal purposes. These small seeds are densely packed with nutrients, including protein, lignans, and fiber. Containing high concentrations of vitamin E and multiple forms of B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid, these sesame seeds have been proven to be beneficial for promoting the overall health and development of several systems in the body. This oil is also an excellent source of amino acids and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and zinc.

Sesame seeds have many varieties like black, white, brown, tan, and red. However, the black sesame seeds hold high amounts of antioxidant and anti-aging benefits and are best suited for medicinal purposes. They’re packed full of B vitamins, amino acids, and minerals such as iron, copper, magnesium, selenium, and phosphorus.  They’re also a rich source of calcium and zinc which are used to keep your bones strong, and high in vitamin E, an important antioxidant nutrient for skin. Great for people with osteoporosis, menopausal women losing bone density, calcium deficiency, or any bone related issues. Black sesame seeds have powerful preventative properties due to sesame lignans known as sesamin and sesamol. These antioxidants provide defense against harmful free radicals.