Our OLVE'True™ Sesame Oil
integrated supply chain in Africa

Sesame: the Queen of Oils

Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) is an annual plant part of the Pedaliaceae family. It is one of the most ancient oleaginous seeds and has been cultivated for over 4,000 years. Often referred to as the « Queen of oils », Sesame oil has been valued since antiquity, from Egypt to India, for its culinary and cosmetic properties.

Sesame seeds are typically sown at the beginning of the rainy season. When the plants turn yellow, they are harvested, bundled and left to dry for several weeks before the seeds are carefully separated.

Why Choose OLVE’True™ Sesame Oil?

What are the personal care benefits of Sesame Oil?

Appreciated for its nourishing and antioxidant properties, sesame oil helps to moisturize and protect the skin. Its emollient and hydrating qualities support skin health and radiance. Whether in creams or serums, OLVE’True™ Sesame Oil delivers a luxurious, natural touch.

What are the culinary uses of Sesame Oil?

OLVETrue™ Sesame Oil brings a delicious, nutty flavor to dishes, while being rich in healthy fatty acids and natural antioxidants. Perfect for high-temperature cooking or seasoning, it combines distinctive taste with functional nutrition for gourmet recipes.

Organic Sesame Seed Oil – OLVEA’s Integrated Supply Chain

OLVEA produces organic sesame oil (OLVE’True™ Sesame) within its integrated supply chain in East-Africa.

Sesame seeds are sourced from producers in East Africa and then processed in our Kenyan facility, which also produces avocado oil (OLVE’True™ Avocado) and macadamia oil (OLVE’True™ ).

This integrated supply chain allows us to oversee every stage of production, from seed selection to oil extraction, while ensuring 100% organic sesame oil produced in a controlled environment compliant with the highest quality standards. It relies on farmers’ with whom we work closely, ensuring certified agricultural practices.

After extraction, sesame cakes are also valorized, therefore maximizing resource efficiency and contributing to a more circular, sustainable supply chain. This allows 100% of the seeds to be used and upcycled.

The deodorization and refining of OLVETrue™ Sesame Oil are then carried out in Normandy, France, at our eco-refining unit.

Grades of OLVE’True™ Sesame Oil

OLVE’True™ Sesame (Virgin)	COSMOS Approved by Cosmécert
Organic OLVE’True™ Sesame (Virgin)	Organic EU by Ecocert
Organic OLVE’True™ Sesame Oil (Virgin deodorized)	Organic EU by Ecocert

COSMOS Approved by Cosmécert: Natural raw material 100% PPAI (Physically Transformed Agro-Ingredient)
Organic farming product, certified by Ecocert according to the European Organic Regulation (EC) 834/2007

Why Choose OLVE’True™ products?

The OLVE’True™ range brings together pure and natural products that benefit from our expertise and vertical integration, ensuring complete mastering of the production process, traceability and a consistent supply, while meeting the highest standards and certifications.