Maruhon Pure Toasted Sesame Oil (Takemoto, since 1725)

Maruhon · Japan (Aichi Prefecture)
Seasonings Sesame Ambient Established export

Maruhon, made by Takemoto Oil & Fat -- Japan's oldest operating oil-extraction company (founded 1725) -- produces 100% pure, hexane-free, expeller-pressed sesame oil prized in professional kitchens worldwide. The line includes toasted (dark) and taihaku untoasted (white) sesame oils, the latter neutral for baking and finishing. Maruhon is Kosher-certified and Monde Selection Gold-awarded, and is sold in the US via Amazon, Nijiya and gourmet grocers. Heritage, chemical-free pressing is the core selling point.

The supplierAichi Takemoto Oil & Fat since 1725, Japan's oldest oil extractor; ~70 tons/day sesame oil capacity
Why it sells abroadJapan's oldest oil house (1725); hexane-free Kosher sesame oil; toasted + taihaku

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsKosher (confirmed): Maruhon by Takemoto Oil & Fat (founded 1725, Aichi; oldest oil presser in Japan) is labeled Kosher across multiple US retail listings. Expeller-pressed / hexane-free confirmed (no chemical solvent, ~290 years).
Pack formats162.8ml / 450g / 600ml bottles and 56oz tins (toasted & taihaku untoasted) (confirmed at retail)
Shelf life18-24 months unopened (typical)
StorageAmbient; cool dark place
Minimum orderTypical: case via distributor
Lead timeTypical: US-warehoused -> short lead
CapacityLarge - ~70 tons/day sesame oil (cited)
Container loadTypical: FCL to distributor
PricingTypical: USD 8-16 retail per bottle
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label at scale plausible (large producer) but not individually verified on a public page
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsAmazon US, Nijiya, Japanese-food distributors
Export regulationContains sesame allergen; hexane-free/expeller-pressed claim; Kosher-certified; declare sesame; oil product
Market demandStrong with chefs, Kosher buyers and clean-label consumers
How to source itTakemoto/Maruhon -> Amazon / Nijiya / distributors (Fukutaro USA) -> retail & foodservice
Verified sourceshttps://www.amazon.com/Maruhon-Toasted-All-natural-Expeller-Pressed/dp/B08PNM3FQS; https://fukutarousa.com/product/maruhon/
MakerTakemoto Oil & Fat Co., Ltd. (founded 1725)
OriginJapan (Aichi Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Sesame
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1515.50
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