Daman, 2nd September 2026 – As Indian consumers become more conscious about the quality and authenticity of everyday cooking oils, Ekas Healthy Foods explains how to identify pure sesame oil and what buyers should check before making a purchase. Ingredient information, extraction method, packaging, labelling, and manufacturer transparency can all help consumers make a more informed choice.

Pure sesame oil is produced from sesame seeds without undeclared mixing with other oils. Depending on the extraction process, sesame oil may be wood pressed, cold pressed, or refined. Its colour, aroma, and flavour can vary according to the sesame variety, processing method, filtration, and batch.

“Consumers should avoid judging sesame oil purity from colour or aroma alone. Checking the ingredient list, extraction details, mandatory label information, and source of the product provides a better basis for making an informed purchase,” said a spokesperson from Ekas Healthy Foods.

How to Identify Pure Sesame Oil

Consumers can consider these practical checks before purchasing sesame oil:

1. Check the Ingredient List
Read the product label carefully. If you are buying pure sesame oil, the ingredient information should clearly identify sesame oil without undeclared blends or other added edible oils.

2. Look at the Extraction Method
Check whether the product is labelled as wood pressed, cold pressed, or refined sesame oil. This tells you how the oil has been produced and processed.

3. Notice the Characteristic Aroma
Minimally processed sesame oil may have a recognisable nutty aroma. However, aroma can vary depending on the sesame variety and extraction method, so smell alone cannot confirm purity.

4. Don't Rely on Colour Alone
Sesame oil can range in colour depending on the type of sesame seeds, processing, filtration, and storage. Darker or lighter oil is not automatically more or less pure.

5. Check Mandatory Label Details
Look for the manufacturer's details, net quantity, batch or lot number, packing or manufacturing date, best-before information, and applicable FSSAI licence details.

6. Inspect the Packaging
Choose properly sealed packaging without leakage, broken seals, or visible signs of tampering.

7. Buy From a Reliable Source
Purchase from the manufacturer's official store, authorised sellers, or established retailers where product and company information can be verified.

Can Home Tests Identify Pure Sesame Oil?

Consumers researching how to identify pure sesame oil may find home tests involving refrigeration, freezing, colour, smell, thickness, or burning.

These tests should not be considered definitive proof of purity. Sesame varieties and processing conditions can naturally affect the physical characteristics of the oil.

If accurate confirmation of adulteration is required, proper laboratory analysis is more reliable than home-based tests.
Wood Pressed and Cold Pressed Sesame Oil

Consumers looking for minimally processed sesame oil can consider Wood Pressed Sesame Oil or Cold Pressed Sesame Oil.

Wood pressed sesame oil is mechanically extracted using a traditional wooden ghani. Cold pressed sesame oil is mechanically extracted under conditions that limit excessive heat.

Both generally involve fewer processing stages than heavily refined oils and can retain more of sesame's characteristic aroma and flavour.

Making an Informed Purchase

Knowing how to identify pure sesame oil involves looking beyond attractive packaging or claims such as “natural” or “traditional.” Consumers should review the ingredient list, extraction method, label details, manufacturer information, packaging condition, and source before buying.

Ekas Sesame Oil is produced with a focus on careful sesame seed selection, traditional or controlled extraction, minimal processing, hygienic handling, freshness, and consistent product quality.

About Ekas Healthy Foods

Based in Daman, Ekas Healthy Foods offers a range of wood-pressed and cold-pressed oils, including groundnut, mustard, sunflower, sesame, coconut, and almond oil. The brand focuses on quality ingredients, traditional processing practices, transparency, and helping consumers make informed choices for everyday use.

Contact Information

Company: Ekas Healthy Foods
Phone: +91 90812 88888
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ekashealthyfoods.com