Table 1. Physicochemical Properties of Sesame Oil and Reported Literature Values.
| property | present study | reported values |
|---|---|---|
| oil yield (%) | 46 | 34–63 |
| pH | 7.5 | |
| density (kg/m3) at 25 °C | 880 | 880–940 |
| specific gravity at 25 °C | 0.88 | 0.88–0.941 |
| kinematic viscosity (mm2/s) at 25 °C | 50 | 48–56 |
| free fatty acid value (mg/g of KOH) | 0.56 | 0.2–3 |
| iodine value (g I2/100 g of oil) | 105 | 103–120 |
| saponification value (mg of KOH/g of oil) | 167 | 160–197 |
| unsaponifiable matter content (%) | 1.67 | 1.5–2.3 |
| peroxide value, (mequiv O2/kg of oil) | 1.84 | 1.84–16 |