Composition
Sesame oil is composed of the following fatty acids:
| Fatty acid | Nomenclature | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmitic | C16:0 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
| Palmitoleic | C16:1 | trace | 0.5% |
| Stearic | C18:0 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Oleic | C18:1 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| Linoleic | C18:2 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| Linolenic | C18:3 | trace | 1.0% |
| Eicosenoic | C20:1 | trace | 1.0% |
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