Cold-pressed oil · Sesame
Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil
Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil
Cold-pressed sesame oil extracted at low temperature, with no hexane and nothing refined away. The natural fatty acids, the amber colour, and the deep nutty aroma stay exactly where they were in the seed. Nothing To Hide sesame oil is pressed in Coimbatore by Gem Edible Oils, whose process for cold-pressing has been refined since 1957.
Cold-press process
What cold-pressing keeps in
- Natural fatty acid profile, unchanged from seed to bottle
- Rich amber colour and the pronounced nutty aroma that refining removes
- No solvent residue, no bleaching, no deodorising treatment
- No artificial stabilisers or additives: cold-pressed til oil as it naturally is
The difference
Why sesame oil, and why cold-pressed
Sesame is one of the oldest cultivated oilseeds in South Asia. In Indian kitchens it handles a range of jobs: high-heat tempering in South Indian dishes, stir-frying, salad dressings, and a finishing drizzle that adds flavour without bulk.
The difference between cold-pressed and refined sesame oil is most obvious the moment you open the bottle. Refined sesame oil is pale and near-odourless. Cold-pressed sesame oil is amber and aromatic before it reaches the pan. That distinction matters most in dishes where sesame is meant to be tasted, not just used as a cooking medium.
Choose your format
Two formats: choose the one that fits your cooking
Spray bottle
The spray delivers a fine, controlled mist in one or two presses. It coats a pan, an air fryer basket, or a baking tray evenly, with no pooling and no waste. For anyone tracking oil intake by the millilitre, the spray converts sesame oil from an approximate pour to a repeatable, measurable dose. For air fryer cooking, it gives the thin, even coverage that a standard pour bottle cannot.
Smart measuring bottle
Each pour releases a fixed, consistent volume. For everyday South Indian cooking, that means confident tadkas, stir-fries, and rice dishes without estimating how much oil went in. Same cold-pressed sesame oil. Same quality. Portion control built into the pour.
Both formats contain the same cold-pressed sesame oil. The format is the choice, not the oil.
Usage guide
How to use cold-pressed sesame oil
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Tempering (tadka): Spray or pour directly into a hot pan, then add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chillies. The aroma releases in seconds.
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Stir-fries: Two to three sprays coat vegetables, tofu, or paneer evenly for medium to high-heat cooking.
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Finishing: A single press of the spray or a measured pour over rice, lentils, or salads adds a nutty note without making the dish heavy.
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Air fryer: Spray the basket before preheating and coat the food surface before the first cycle. Even coverage, no dripping, no waste.
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Marinades: Combine with ginger, garlic, and citrus for a quick marinade. The cold-pressed oil carries other flavours without overpowering them.
Common questions
Common questions about cold-pressed sesame oil
What is the difference between sesame oil, gingelly oil, and til oil?
They are the same oil with different regional names. Gingelly oil is the South Indian term, common across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Til oil is the North Indian name. Sesame oil is the standard English term. Cold-pressed gingelly oil, cold-pressed til oil, and cold-pressed sesame oil all refer to oil extracted from sesame seeds at low temperature without chemical solvents.
Is cold-pressed sesame oil suitable for high-heat cooking?
Cold-pressed sesame oil handles tempering, stir-frying, and medium to high-heat cooking well. For air fryer use, the spray format delivers thin, even coverage without overflow. For extended high-heat applications such as deep-frying, cold-pressed groundnut oil or mustard oil may be a more suitable choice.
What is wood-pressed sesame oil, and is it the same as cold-pressed?
Wood-pressed is a regional descriptor for oil extracted using a traditional wooden ghani or chekku mill, which operates at low speed and low temperature with no external heat applied. The result is the same as cold-pressing: no heat added, no chemical solvents used. Cold-pressed sesame oil and wood-pressed sesame oil describe the same extraction process using different terms.
How does cold-pressed sesame oil differ from refined sesame oil?
Refined sesame oil is bleached, deodorised, and chemically treated to produce a neutral flavour and longer shelf life. Cold-pressed sesame oil skips that process entirely. The natural composition remains as pressed: the flavour is more pronounced, the aroma is stronger, and the colour is a deeper amber. If sesame flavour matters in a dish, cold-pressed makes the difference.
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Manufacturing heritage since 1957
Nothing To Hide is manufactured by Gem Edible Oils Pvt Ltd, a Coimbatore-based oil manufacturer with roots in edible oil production since 1957. The cold-pressed range is made by the same team, with proprietary packaging developed to reduce oil overuse in Indian kitchens.