Takemoto Oil & Fat Co. Ltd is the oldest oil extraction company in Japan. Founded in 1725 by Chozaburo Takemoto in the Prefecture of Aichi, it always belongs to the Founding Family. For more than 290 years, Takemoto has produced sesame oil without hexane to ensure optimal quality and genuine taste.
The traditional extraction method, respectful of aromas and flavors, remains unchanged since the creation of the company. Sesame seed supply meets very stringent standards and only the best origins in terms of organoleptic qualities and food security are retained.
Each batch retained is controlled, analyzed and rid of all foreign bodies. For the making of roasted sesame oils, the seeds are roasted at low temperatures. This operation is paramount to confer on sesame oil its unique taste of hazelnut. The extraction of sesame oil is under pressure. This technique is known as the traditional pressure extraction method.
This method takes time, but it is very important for the oil process marketed under their flagship mark Maruhon. It guarantees the preservation of nutritional qualities, aromas, flavors, color and texture of the oil produced. This sesame oil, coppery, with slightly grilled notes, has soft fresh aromas that enhance the qualities of other ingredients.
Its taste not too pronounced, balanced, actually a perfect oil for a wide range of different kitchens. This oil is perfect for the seasoning of crudités and other poke-bowls, grilled fish and vegetables, shrimp, cuttlefish. It blends perfectly with soy sauce and mirin for your marinades and for making your seasonings Tataki, not to mention Asian soups and boiled, garlic sauces.
It also greatly has the cream-cheese as well as the aillowded sauces. Its special bottle packaging makes it possible to assay your seasonings by drop, without siring or soiling.
* DDM: Minimum durability date
The DDM an indicative date corresponding to the optimal quality period, it does not present any danger to health after exceeding.
