AJ Naturals premium sesame oil is extracted from carefully sourced sesame seeds/ ellu/ til. These premium sesame seeds are then processed by a traditional processing method (Kal Chekku) to extract the oil. This oil is 100% free from preservatives, and chemicals. Cold Pressed method help to preserve the natural protein content in the oil. We perform a series of lab tests for adulteration to ensure quality product reach end customers.
Cold pressed sesame oil is an extract from the sesame seeds. it is also called till oil, Gingelly oil in English, and ‘nallennai’ or ‘ellennai’ in Tamil. Sesame oil is one of the most inevitable and widely used food substances in the daily life of Tamil people. Sesame oil is used in preparing meals, snacks, desserts, etc. sesame oil has bitter, sweet, and spice taste in it. Though the industry-processed sesame oil is widely used, the high-risk factors in it like BP, Cholesterol, cardiac diseases, and stroke have created awareness among consumers about the cold pressed sesame oil. The method ‘cold press’ is called extracting oil in a very natural way other than the industrial process of refining and double refining it at high temperature and hydrogenated (processed) with extensive chemical solvents which make the oil devoid of nutrients. In the cold press method, sesame seeds are hand-collected, cleaned properly, exposed in sun for a certain period, and then crushed and ground in ‘marachekku’ (wood press). Some add palm jaggery while grinding. In a very low temperature and unfiltered extract, the oil is highly potent with all the nutrients and harmless to health. Sesame oil is highly used in the Ayurvedic medicine system for various treatments. Sesame oil is used for both intakes and for external body use. It is one of the highly recommended oil to use for children and babies as a moisturizer. During the monarchial times, the soldiers used sesame oil to apply on their bodies to get rid of body pain, sprain, frictions in bones and joints, etc. intake of two tablespoons of cold pressed sesame oil daily will help to retain a long healthy life. Applying it to hair will help in hair loss, and white hair strengthens the hair roots. It also helps in chronic illnesses like lower body paralysis, and rheumatoid arthritis, and treats liver cirrhosis due to high alcohol consumption. Reduces body heat and gives coolness. It helps to recover inflammations, skin wrinkles, and insomnia, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. It is a great anti-oxidant and digestive agent. Oil pulling is highly beneficial in treating bleeding gums, mouth cavities, decayed teeth, and oral bacteria. Experts consider cold-pressed sesame oil as the most beneficial among all other edible oils.