SAKU Special Tempura Sesame Oil 830g

Saku tempura oil is a sesame oil specially designed for tempura. Its subtle aroma and umami flavor of sesame bring out seasonal ingredients aroma and flavor. Just like opening a delicious drink, the Master fries tempura in high-quality oil.

Meaning of “SAKU” is to smile or bloom. Product name embodies Takemoto's desire to promote Japan's tempura culture sustainable development. It also expresses the crispy and satisfying texture you get when you eat tempura. When you hear “tempura fried in sesame oil,” you might imagine that it smells like oil or has a strong odor, but this is not the case.

On the contrary, SAKU's special tempura sesame oil is heat-resistant and excellent for bringing out the flavor and aroma of each ingredient.

Sesame oil contains a good balance of essential fatty acids: linoleic acid (omega 6) and oleic acid (omega 9).

Linoleic acid: This is a fatty acid that cannot be synthesized in the human body and must therefore be ingested through food. It is expected to have a cholesterol-lowering effect.

Oleic acid It removes bad cholesterol (LDL) and helps prevent lifestyle-related diseases. It has been reported that this effect is enhanced when taken with linoleic acid.

Sesame oil contains sesame lignans. Sesame lignan is a general term for lignans, which are trace elements found in sesame seeds in amounts of about 1%. Representative examples include sesamine, sesamolin, and sesaminol, which have strong antioxidant properties.

Functionality of sesamine

· Promotes antioxidants in the body

· Improves liver function

· Boosts vitamin E

· Reduces LDL cholesterol in blood

· Improves fatty acid metabolism