Sesame oil occupies a very specific and limited position within the Primal Diet framework, and that position is one of near-total exclusion from internal consumption. Unlike olive oil and flax oil, which Aajonus acknowledged as problematic but conditionally acceptable pressed oils when obtained cold-pressed below 96°F, sesame oil does not even meet the minimum standard for consideration as an ingestible oil on the Primal Diet. The fundamental reason is straightforward and non-negotiable: sesame oil cannot be obtained pressed below 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This single fact disqualifies it from internal use under the Primal Diet's core standard that oils intended for consumption must be stone-pressed or cold-pressed below 96°F.

When asked directly, "What about sesame?" in the context of a broader discussion about which vegetable and nut oils could be recommended, Aajonus's response was immediate and definitive: "Sesame oil, you cannot get it pressed below 160 degrees." The follow-up question about whether it could at least be used for the skin was also answered in the negative, "No", though Aajonus then pivoted to discussing superior topical alternatives based on raw cream and ginger juice.

Sesame oil thus represents a category of oils that fail at the most basic sourcing level, before any questions of biochemical function or appropriate pairing even become relevant.

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Aajonus did not discuss sesame oil's specific biochemical properties in the same detail as he did olive oil or flax oil. However, his framework for all pressed oils applies to sesame oil and contextualizes why it is considered problematic even beyond the temperature issue.

All pressed oils, regardless of source, function in the body primarily as solvents, approximately 90% of their action is solvent-reactive. That means when sesame oil (like any pressed oil) enters the body, the body predominantly uses it as a degreaser, a soap-like substance, a compound designed to dissolve and disassemble toxic compounds, dead cells, adhesions, plaques, clots, and other degenerative tissue. Pressed oils do not lubricate, soothe, calm, stabilize, or rebuild tissue the way animal fats do.

The problem with sesame oil specifically is compounded by the temperature at which it is pressed, 160°F minimum. At temperatures above 96°F, oils undergo changes that compromise their utility even as solvents and introduce additional chemical damage. Aajonus described the general principle: when oils are subjected to high heat, they can eventually undergo hydrogenation-like transformations that render them into forms that crystallize in the body, block systems, and become effectively plastic in their molecular structure. While sesame oil at 160°F would not be fully hydrogenated in the industrial sense, it has been subjected to sufficient heat to degrade its raw properties and make it unsuitable for internal use under Primal Diet standards.

In the specific listing of substances and their processing temperatures documented in the Q&A sources, sesame oil is explicitly noted as being "Heated between 170-210 degrees F." This confirms what Aajonus said in the workshop transcript, that no sesame oil available meets the cold-pressed standard, and further specifies that the actual commercial processing temperatures typically reach 170 to 210°F, significantly above even the 160°F floor Aajonus mentioned as the minimum he had encountered.

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There is no form or state of sesame oil that Aajonus recognized as appropriate for internal consumption on the Primal Diet. The issue is not one of organic versus conventional, filtered versus unfiltered, or light versus dark, it is a fundamental processing temperature problem inherent to the nature of sesame seeds and the oil extraction process applied to them.

The minimum pressing temperature Aajonus identified for sesame oil was 160°F. The documented commercial range is 170 to 210°F. All of these temperatures are far above the 96°F ceiling Aajonus established as the maximum acceptable for cold-pressed oils. At 160°F and above, the oil has been subjected to enough heat that its raw enzymatic properties are destroyed, its molecular structure is compromised, and it cannot be considered a living, raw food by any Primal Diet standard.

By contrast, Aajonus noted that oils like olive oil and peanut oil could theoretically be obtained pressed below 96°F (with Spectrum Natural being the brand he identified as meeting this standard at the time of his earlier workshops). Flax oil pressed between 82 and 86°F was available from Barleyens. These represent oils where a cold-pressed, raw form exists or existed. Sesame oil has no such cold-pressed version available, not from any brand, not from any producer Aajonus was aware of.

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Because sesame oil cannot be obtained cold-pressed below 96°F, there is no sourcing guidance Aajonus provided for obtaining consumable sesame oil. The sourcing question is moot, the product does not exist in a form he would sanction for internal use.

For topical use, Aajonus also rejected sesame oil in the specific context where it was proposed by a questioner. When asked "For your skin?" after establishing that sesame oil was unacceptable internally, his answer was again "No", indicating that the high processing temperature also disqualifies it from topical use under his framework that only oils you could eat should be applied to skin.

Aajonus's stated principle for topical oils was: "If I can't eat it, I don't put it on my skin." Since sesame oil does not meet the eating standard, it therefore does not meet the topical standard by this logic.

The general principle he applied to all pressed oils regarding storage, placing each bottle inside a brown paper bag, pressing the bag around the bottle, putting a rubber band at the neck, and storing in the darkest, coolest cupboard to prevent the oil from turning bitter and flat, does not apply to sesame oil because the product is not sanctioned in any form to begin with.

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Since sesame oil is not recommended for internal use, the pairing requirements that Aajonus established for acceptable pressed oils (such as olive oil and flax oil) technically do not apply to sesame oil. However, the reasoning behind those pairing requirements illuminates why sesame oil, had it been available cold-pressed, would require careful pairing and why it presents risks.

For acceptable pressed oils, Aajonus was emphatic that they must never be consumed without animal fat alongside them. The reason: pressed oils act as solvents, dissolving compounds in the body. When the oil goes in and begins making the body's tissues into a solvent process, without adequate animal fat present, such as butter, cream, or egg yolks, there is nothing to bind with the toxins that are released and dissolved. The result is that those dissolved toxins become a caustic, floating mess in the bloodstream, with no protective fat to chelate with them and ease their elimination. He compared it to using a pure industrial solvent to degrease something with no water to dilute it, the result is a gunky mess floating in the blood.

This biochemical requirement would apply even more urgently to sesame oil given its higher processing temperature and consequent greater reactivity and potential for damage. But since sesame oil is categorically excluded, this pairing discussion is presented here only to illustrate the broader framework within which sesame oil's risks must be understood.

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The dosage of sesame oil recommended by Aajonus is zero, for both internal and topical use. No safe quantity of commercial sesame oil was identified because the product cannot be obtained in a form that meets the minimum safety standard of cold-pressing below 96°F.

For context, Aajonus's general pressed oil dosage limit for acceptable cold-pressed oils was no more than one tablespoon per day, or no more than five tablespoons per week if taken at one time in a sauce. He further specified that the body can only handle approximately one tablespoon per day of pressed oils in the context of processing them as solvents, and that having four tablespoons of pressed oil at once means the body needs four days to process and utilize that amount. This general framework makes clear that even acceptable pressed oils are medicines to be taken in limited quantities, and sesame oil, being unavailable in an acceptable form, does not even enter this dosage calculation.

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Sesame oil has no documented culinary applications within the Primal Diet. Aajonus did not provide any recipes, formulas, or preparation methods involving sesame oil because the product is categorically excluded.

By contrast, sesame seeds in raw form do have a limited culinary role. When a questioner asked about sesame seeds in sauces, specifically with carob, Aajonus confirmed that organically grown sesame seeds (the questioner cited Wild Oats brand natural organic sesame seeds) were the correct type to use. When asked why they did not have a strong taste, Aajonus explained: "Not easy. If you want a more distinct taste you must blend the seeds into a powder, then add the egg, cream and/or butter and honey, then blend again." This preparation method, blending seeds to powder first, then incorporating raw egg, cream and/or butter, and honey, is the documented protocol for maximizing both the flavor and the digestibility of raw sesame seeds by neutralizing their enzyme retardants through pairing with animal fat.

The distinction between sesame seeds (conditionally acceptable in limited circumstances with proper preparation and pairing) and sesame oil (categorically excluded due to processing temperatures) is maintained throughout Aajonus's teachings.

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Aajonus did not provide specific historical or political commentary about the sesame oil industry. His rejection of it was based on the objective, verifiable fact of its pressing temperature rather than any documented corporate malfeasance specific to sesame oil production.

However, his broader commentary on the oil industry is relevant context. He documented extensively that nearly all oils labeled as cold-pressed or natural do not meet honest standards. He described how companies press nuts and seeds at high temperatures, sometimes with roasting or toasting occurring beforehand, and still label the product as cold-pressed. He discussed how Spectrum Natural was cold-pressing toasted peanuts and how that "doesn't make any sense" as a cold-pressed product. He described oil fraud in the olive oil industry, with genuine olive oil being mixed with mineral oils or petroleum-based oils, particularly as the global supply of olive oil cannot meet global demand. The general landscape he described was one of pervasive misrepresentation by oil producers.

Within this context, the temperature problem with sesame oil is not presented as a cover-up or intentional deception in the same way as olive oil adulteration, it appears to be an inherent property of the sesame pressing process that cannot currently be overcome commercially.

The Q&A source document provides an illuminating listing of processing temperatures for common ingredients, placing sesame oil at "Heated between 170-210 degrees F." This document served as Aajonus's guide for evaluating the true thermal history of foods that are often labeled in misleadingly natural terms.

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