We only use sesame seeds that have passed all of our nearly 500 inspection items. Our sesame oils are made using an age-old traditional extraction method without the use of any chemical solvent.
Produced by extracting oil from the sesame seeds without roasting them, our Untoasted Sesame Oil contains none of the characteristic sesame color or aroma. It can be used in any kind of Japanese, Western, or Chinese dishes when the flavor of the ingredients needs to take center stage. This sesame oil also helps reduce the harshness and acrid flavors of the ingredients and softens their acidity.
This oil is extracted from carefully selected sesame seeds that have been lightly toasted, and is known for its gentle aroma and deep flavor. In addition to giving a rich flavor to sautéed foods, it also can be used as a seasoning. Add it to tofu or miso soup to enjoy a gentle hint of the characteristic sesame taste.
Sesame oils by Maruhon are made by extracting the oils in a traditional way without the use of any chemical solvents. Here is the six step Maruhon process for producing our sesame oils.
We gather choice sesames from around the world in pursuit of safe, raw ingredients. To achieve this, we check their safety first-hand from the sesame farms to the distribution channels. Our members of staff travel around the world to Asia, Africa, and South America to source delicious sesame.
Sesames that have been checked for quality on site are shipped to Japan and transported to our Takemoto factory for sorting and to remove sand and debris.
Taihaku and Taikou Sesame Oils are produced differently. Sesames for Taikou Sesame Oil are toasted at low heat. Sesame oil’s unique nuttiness is produced by toasting.
Raw sesames for Taihaku Sesame Oil and toasted sesames for Taikou Sesame Oil are pressure-extracted. The technique is known as a traditionally pressed extraction method. This method is time consuming, but very important to the Maruhon process.
Taihaku Sesame Oil is filtered once after distilling, and Taikou Sesame Oil is aged and filtered three times to eliminate impurities. Freshly made sesame oils are bottled in clean bottles, then sent out to chefs and home cooks around the world.
Taihaku Sesame Oil is filtered after distilling. Taikou Sesame Oil is aged and filtered three times to eliminate impurities. Freshly made sesame oils are bottled in clean bottles.