| While Hiraide represents the ultimate in Japan's small shop toasted sesame oil production, Mitoku's large toasted sesame oil producer, Takemoto, in central Japan, represents Japan's finest when it comes to less expensive large scale production. The history of this company dates back to 1725 when Chozaburo Takemoto, the company founder, started manufacturing sesame oil in the vicinity of Goyu, Mikawa Province, in central Japan. Today Takemoto Oil Company enjoys the longest history and tradition of all Japan's larger oil companies, and the Takemoto name is known around the world. Takemoto has been using the same basic, simple, mechanical technique for almost 300 years. The finest sesame seeds are cleaned, roasted, and filtered several times, cooled, and bottled. No chemicals or additives are included in the process. If you have eaten in a fine Asian restaurant anywhere in the world, it is likely that you have enjoyed the rich aromatic nutty taste of Takemoto toasted sesame oil. Takemoto's product is the secret ingredient in many of the world's premier restaurants. |
