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Kevala Organic Extra Virgin Sesame Oil (Cold-Pressed)

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About Kevala Organic Extra Virgin Sesame Oil (Cold-Pressed)

63 of 297 fields held
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12 groups · 63 fields
Features 1 of 2
Packaging detail BPA-free plastic bottle (brand-stated for sesame oils)
Materials and composition 2 of 25
H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?) Is Kevala worth it?
Single ingredient 1
Scan result 13 of 61
Scan note (above product table) 151 SKUs scanned, 0 filtered, 151 in the score result. 99 of 151 included SKUs have composition evidence; no score is published below 100%.
Total styles scanned 151
Last scanned 2026-09-13
Full catalogue scan? no
Reason / scan status 99 of 151 included SKUs have composition evidence; no score is published below 100%.
Publication status withheld
Method version Throne Standard full-catalogue 2026.09
In-scope catalogue total 151
Products read 99
Products unresolved 52
Products in catalogue 151
Catalogue read % 66
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Health and safety 1 of 3
H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free? Is Kevala organic or tested?
Certification 2 of 6
H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified? Where can I buy Kevala and how much?
Grade / certification USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher, Gluten-Free
Sourcing and supply chain 4 of 44
Overall: where this info comes from Mixed
Packaging source
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Ownership and legal entity 2 of 19
owner name Independent (Kevala International LLC, Rowlett, Texas)
Identity 14 of 24
Brand name Kevala Organic Extra Virgin Sesame Oil (Cold-Pressed)
H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical? Is Kevala real, 100% Sesame oil?
Answer 1 Yes. Kevala is verified genuine USDA Organic + Non-GMO Project Verified + Kosher, cold-pressed at ~86F with no hexane/solvents/additives in a dedicated sesame-only facility (distinct from common toasted/refined sesame products).
H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made? Is Kevala a whole food / single ingredient?
Answer 2 Yes. Kevala is single-ingredient cold-pressed Sesame oil, minimally processed with nothing added.
H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]? Where is Kevala from?
Answer 3 Kevala is from Organic sesame (sesame-only facility).
H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it? Is Kevala cold-pressed and unrefined?
Answer 4 Kevala is Cold-pressed at ~86F/30C, unrefined, no hexane/solvents, unrefined.
H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion? Is Kevala a seed oil?
Answer 5 Kevala is a cold-pressed seed oil (unrefined), not an industrial refined seed oil.
Answer 6 Certified organic CCOF (USDA NOP Organic).
Answer 7 From $10.99. Ships to Worldwide.
Answer 8 Kevala is one of the genuinely verified real Sesame oils, which is the main thing worth paying for given how much oil on the market is adulterated.
Claims and evidence 2 of 11
Authenticity verified (proof it is 100% real) USDA Organic + Non-GMO Project Verified + Kosher, cold-pressed at ~86F with no hexane/solvents/additives in a dedicated sesame-only facility (distinct from common toasted/refined sesame products)
Verified by Hold The Throne product analysis + brand ingredients
Delivery and shipping 1 of 3
Packaging Plastic
Price and commerce 3 of 12
Price tier $$
Price From $10.99
Amazon/buy now kevala.net kevala.net
Further detail 18 of 87
NOVA processing class 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed kevala.net
Grown In Organic sesame (sesame-only facility)
Country United States
usda organic 1
Positive note 1 Verified genuine: USDA Organic + Non-GMO Project Verified + Kosher, cold-pressed at ~86F with no hexane/solvents/additives in a dedicated sesame-only facility (distinct from common toasted/refined sesame products)
Positive note 2 Cold-pressed, no chemical solvents
Negative note 1 Raw extra-virgin (not toasted) version; seed origin not single-sourced; moderate-heat oil
Ships to Worldwide
Whole food 1
Processing level Minimally processed
Additives None
Oil type Sesame
Extraction method Cold-pressed at ~86F/30C, unrefined, no hexane/solvents
Is a seed oil 1
First cold press 1
Unrefined 1
Smoke point 177C
Last checked 2026-07-28
Filed under 5 terms held

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✓ USDA Organic + Non-GMO Project Verified + Kosher, cold-pressed at ~86F with no hexane/solvents/additives in a dedicated sesame-only facility (distinct from common toasted/refined sesame products)

Why we rate it

  • Verified genuine: USDA Organic + Non-GMO Project Verified + Kosher, cold-pressed at ~86F with no hexane/solvents/additives in a dedicated sesame-only facility (distinct from common toasted/refined sesame products)
  • Cold-pressed, no chemical solvents

Worth checking

  • Raw extra-virgin (not toasted) version; seed origin not single-sourced; moderate-heat oil

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Organic sesame (sesame-only facility)

Worldwide

Questions

Is Kevala real, 100% Sesame oil?

Yes. Kevala is verified genuine USDA Organic + Non-GMO Project Verified + Kosher, cold-pressed at ~86F with no hexane/solvents/additives in a dedicated sesame-only facility (distinct from common toasted/refined sesame products).

Is Kevala a whole food / single ingredient?

Yes. Kevala is single-ingredient cold-pressed Sesame oil, minimally processed with nothing added.

Where is Kevala from?

Kevala is from Organic sesame (sesame-only facility).

Is Kevala cold-pressed and unrefined?

Kevala is Cold-pressed at ~86F/30C, unrefined, no hexane/solvents, unrefined.

Is Kevala a seed oil?

Kevala is a cold-pressed seed oil (unrefined), not an industrial refined seed oil.

Is Kevala organic or tested?

Certified organic CCOF (USDA NOP Organic).

Where can I buy Kevala and how much?

From $10.99. Ships to Worldwide.

Is Kevala worth it?

Kevala is one of the genuinely verified real Sesame oils, which is the main thing worth paying for given how much oil on the market is adulterated.