This is Maruhon’s pure sesame oil, the lighter, cleaner counterpart to its bold, dark toasted oil. Made from one hundred percent sesame seeds using a traditional mechanical pressing method and no chemical extraction, it is an honest, unadulterated oil that captures the natural character of the seed in a purer, more delicate form.

Where deeply toasted sesame oil is intense and reserved for finishing, this pure pressed oil is gentler in colour and aroma and altogether more versatile. Its nutty flavour is present but restrained, clean rather than overpowering, which means it can be used not only to season but to cook. It handles heat far better than a dark toasted oil, making it suitable for stir frying, sautéing and even deep frying.

That versatility places it at the heart of the kitchen. In Japan a pure sesame oil of this kind is the traditional choice for frying tempura, giving the batter a light, fragrant crispness, and it is equally at home in stir fries, in dressings and marinades, and as a clean, mild finishing oil where the bolder toasted version would dominate.

Why choose Sea House Maruhon Pure Sesame Oil?

• Pure and unadulterated. One hundred percent sesame seeds, mechanically pressed with no chemical extraction.
• Cleaner and lighter. A more delicate nutty flavour than dark toasted oil, versatile across the menu.
• Handles the heat. Suitable for stir frying, sautéing and deep frying, not just finishing.
• The classic tempura oil. The traditional choice for light, fragrant, crisp tempura.
• A generous format. A 1.656L tin for consistent everyday cooking.