Sesame oil content

Sesame seeds are characterized by high oil content, with this indicator in modern breeding varieties predominantly exceeding 50%. An oil content below 50% is considered low, while the 60–65% range is considered high. When determining this indicator using laboratory extraction methods, seeds are pre-cleaned and dried at a temperature of 100–105 °C.

The oil content level is influenced by agrotechnical factors: phosphorus and potassium fertilizers contribute to an increase in oiliness, whereas an excess of nitrogen leads to its decrease. There is a negative correlation between oil and protein content in the seeds, and the quality of the final product is determined by a high content of antioxidants, in particular lignans.