Black Sesame Oil - First Cold Pressed, Virgin
Black Sesame Oil - First Cold Pressed, Virgin
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Description
Description
Black sesame oil is one of the most ancient and revered seed oils in the world, prized for its warmth, aroma and quietly powerful presence in both kitchen and ritual.
Spice Zen’s Certified Organic Black Sesame Seed Oil is crafted in small batches at our certified organic, gluten-free Sydney facility using premium unhulled Sesamum indicum. Pressed once only, slowly and at low temperature, it captures the seed’s natural aromatic oils, smokiness, warm nutty depth and sweetness without the harsh sharpness found in toasted sesame oils.
After pressing, each batch is allowed to settle naturally by microgravity, suspended sesame solids gently rest at the base without filtration, bleaching or refining resulting in a smooth, light-golden oil with a rich sesame fragrance and a rounded warmth.
Most commercially available black sesame oils are toasted, heated, deodorized or refined, producing a sharp, aggressive flavour. Our extra virgin black sesame oil is unrefined, unfiltered and intentionally gentle.
This minimal-intervention process preserves sesame’s naturally occurring antioxidants and stabilising aromatic compounds, giving the oil a surprisingly resilient oxidative profile compared to industrial seed oils.
Black sesame is one of the world’s oldest oil seeds, revered for over 4,500 years across Asia, the Middle East and in Ayurveda. Long called the “Queen of Oils,” it has nourished both kitchen and rituals from grounding Abhyanga massage to warming porridges, noodles and celebratory dishes.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Top Notes: soft smokiness, warm roasted aroma
Middle Notes: nutty depth, gentle sweetness
Base Notes: buttery smoothness with lingering aromatic warmth
Warm, rounded and deeply nutty. It is fuller and more complex than white sesame, soft and elegant without any bitterness.
How to Use
Culinary
- Drizzle over noodles, rice bowls, dumplings or warm grains
- Stir into marinades, dipping sauces, dressings or broths
- Ideal for sautéing, shallow-frying and finishing vegetables and tofu
- Add a few drops to yoghurt, smoothies or desserts for nutty lift
Ritual & Self-Care
- Traditionally used in Abhyanga (warm oil massage)
- Appreciated for oil pulling and gentle hair or skin conditioning
- Warm lightly before use to enhance relaxation and absorption
Perfect For
- Asian noodle and rice dishes
- Dumplings and dipping sauces
- Warm grain bowls and stir-fries
- Sweet sesame desserts and porridges
- Traditional oil massage rituals
Wellness Note
Naturally rich in sesamol & sesamin (aromatic seed antioxidants), plant-based omega fatty acids, monounsaturated fats and trace minerals found in unhulled sesame.
Cold-pressed Black Sesame Oil is naturally grounding and balancing. It has been long valued in both cuisine and daily rituals for its comforting, nourishing character. Smooth, versatile, and aromatic, it connects food and self-care in a single golden ritual.
(General wellbeing context only; not medical advice.)
Presentation & Storage
Presented in dark amber glass bottles to preserve its freshness and aroma.
Store in a cool, dark place or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
