3.40 fl oz - ZIN: 428372 - Sesame Oil . ( Sesamum indicum ). The highest quality oil is warm-pressed from the tiny seeds. It is golden-yellow with a slightly bitter, yet pleasantly nutty aroma. There is also a dark brown, strongly flavoured sesame oil which is extracted from the toasted seeds. However, this pungent oil is not at all suitable for aromatherapy - unless you relish smelling like a Chinese stir-fry! Light sesame oil is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is also a natural sunscreen, filtering out, on average, up to 25 per cent of the sun's rays. Percentage in Blends: Can be used as a base oil, 100 percent.