Sesame Oil (Toasted)
Cooking Oils & Fats · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Toasted sesame oil is expeller-pressed from roasted sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum). Per 100g, it provides 884 kcal, 40.5% monounsaturated fat, 41.5% PUFA, 14.2% saturated fat, sesamol antioxidants, and a finishing smoke point of 177°C (350°F).
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 171415) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Smoke Point | 177°C (350°F) (Finishing / Aromatic oil) |
| Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA) | 40.5 (Oleic Acid) % |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) | 41.5 (Linoleic Acid) % |
| Saturated Fat (SFA) | 14.2 (Palmitic, Stearic) % |
| Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio | 137 : 1 |
| Primary Fatty Acid | Linoleic / Oleic Acid |
| Free Acidity (as Oleic) | ≤ 1.50 % |
| Extraction Method | Seed Roasting + Expeller Pressing |
| Shelf Life | 12 – 18 Months |
Sesamol Antioxidant Stability & Finishing Role
Roasted sesame oil is packed with sesamol and sesamolin lignans which impart intense nutty aromas and protect against rancidity, traditionally added off-heat at the end of stir-frying.
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