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- Eden Foods - Hot Pepper Sesame Oil - 5 oz. Eden Foods Hot Pepper Sesame Oil is a delightful combination of the nutty flavor of toasted sesame seeds and hot spicy flavor of red chili peppers. Whole sesame seeds are cleaned, slowly roasted in a rotary kiln to unlock their flavor and aroma, then placed in a screw press called an 'expeller' to extract the oil. The oil is gently filtered then infused with red hot chili peppers that soak in the oil for 24 hours. The peppers are removed. Bottled in amber glass and nitrogen flushed before capping to protect and preserve its fine nutrients, flavor, and integrity. The fat in Eden Foods Hot Pepper Sesame Oil is mostly healthy monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. Sesamol and sesamin, naturally occurring healthy antioxidants found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, make unrefined sesame oil especially nourishing, and they act as a natural preservative in the oil. One of the most shelf stable unrefined vegetable oils. In tropical and semitropical Asia where spices and peppers are frequently used it was discovered that the essence of hot chili peppers could be infused into sesame oil to create a delightfully hot and spicy oil. Hot spices cause capillaries at the surface of the skin to dilate releasing internal heat and inducing perspiration thus having a cooling effect on the body, making it easier to adapt to hot climates. Japanese often use red pepper as a condiment for this purpose, especially during hot summer months. Sesame Sesamum indicum is a treasured herb native to Indonesia and Africa. It has been widely grown in tropical and subtropical Asia and in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. The first known cultivation of sesame occurred around 3000 B.C. in the Middle East, and 1600 B.C. in Egypt. The Egyptians are credited with being the inventors of sesame oil. Sesame seeds were introduced to Japan around 645 to 793 A.D. by Buddhist priests from Korea and China. Sesame oil production in Japan was recorded during the Heian Period (794 to 1191 A.D.). Sesame plants grow about two to five feet and produce pretty purple cone shaped flowers. There are several varieties of the sesame plant that produce creamy white, brown, black, and red seeds. When ready for harvest the seeds are encased in a protective hard shell that rattles with its precious contents. The entire plant is cut off at the base of the stem and stacked in an upright position against racks and allowed to dry. While drying the capsules that hold the seed split open. The plant is turned upside down and the seeds drop onto a cloth. It is best to avoid commercial vegetable oil that is heated above its boiling point, treated with the solvent hexane, washed with sodium hydroxide, and chemically bleached and deodorized at 400 degrees F. For delicious and nutritious unrefined oils, choose EDEN. Frequently Asked Questions: Does Eden use any chemical additives, preservatives, or chemical or Genetically Engineered derived 'processing aides' in any of its foods? No. They choose not to and make sure all ingredients are natural too. Are any Eden Foods or ingredients subjected to food irradiation? No Eden foods or ingredients are ever irradiated. Eden banned irradiated food on August 13, 1988. Are all Eden Foods certified organic? Approximately 80 percent of Eden Foods are double certified organic, both by USDA NOP certifiers and by their Chairman and president. Some Japanese Imported and Macrobiotic specialty products, as well as olive oil, are not certified organic, even though they are grown and processed in the traditional manner and are the finest we can source. What percentage of Eden Foods are United States and North American grown? Approximately 75 percent of Eden Foods are organically grown on more than 360 family farms of North America with over 80,000 acres of vibrant farmland, and growing every year. Do any Eden Foods contain dairy derivatives, eggs, gelatin, or animal by products? None of their foods contain dairy deriv
- UPC # 024182000245
- Are any Eden Foods or ingredients subjected to food irradiation? No Eden foods or ingredients are ever irradiated. Eden banned irradiated food on August 13, 1988.
- Size/Form 5 oz.
Suggested Use: EDEN Hot Pepper Sesame Oil is HOT. Just two or three drops adds zest to any stir fry, soup, sauce, or dressing. An excellent seasoning for grain, vegetables and noodles. INGREDIENTS Eden Foods - Hot Pepper Sesame Oil - 5 oz. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 Tbsp (14g) Servings Per Container: 10 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 120 Calories from Fat 120 Total Fat 14 g 21% Saturated Fat 2 g 10% Trans Fat 0 g 0% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 0 mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0% Dietary Fiber 0 g 0% Sugars 0 g Protein 0 g 0% *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Ingredients: Toasted Sesame Oil, Red Chili Peppers Click here to read a PDF brochure on this product
