Perilla seed oil is a vegetable oil made from the seeds of Perilla frutescens through pressing and extraction. Perilla frutescens is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Perilla in the family Lamiaceae. It is widely planted in Asia, especially in China, Japan, and South Korea. Perilla frutescens has a long history as a traditional medicinal and edible plant. The perilla seed oil extracted from its seeds has also attracted much attention for its unique flavor and significant nutritional value. Perilla seed oil is golden or brown in color and has a strong aroma unique to Perilla frutescens. It is used in cooking, health products, and cosmetics.

Fatty acids: The content of α-linolenic acid is extremely high, usually accounting for 60%-70% of the total fatty acid content, and is the main active ingredient of perilla seed oil. α-linolenic acid belongs to ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be ingested from food. In addition to α-linolenic acid, it also contains other unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid and linoleic acid, as well as a small amount of saturated fatty acids such as palmitic acid and stearic acid.

Vitamins: Contains vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties, can delay the oxidation of oils and protect the unsaturated fatty acids from being oxidized and destroyed. At the same time, it also plays an antioxidant role in the human body, removes free radicals, and maintains cell health; in addition, it also contains a small amount of vitamin K, which has a certain effect on bone health and blood coagulation.

Phytosterols: Including β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, etc. These plant sterols can reduce the body's absorption of cholesterol, regulate blood lipid levels, and are beneficial to cardiovascular health. Although their content in perilla seed oil is not high, they work in conjunction with other ingredients to exert health effects.

Other ingredients: It contains a small amount of phospholipids, which have emulsifying properties. Most of them are removed during the refining process, but trace amounts of residues help stabilize the oil system. There are also some volatile components, such as perilla aldehyde, which give perilla seed oil a unique aroma.

Cooking field
Home cooking: suitable for cold vegetables and salad dressing, which can retain its nutrients and unique flavor to the greatest extent, adding a fresh taste to the dishes; it can also be used for low-temperature cooking, such as low-temperature omelettes, stir-fried vegetables, etc., while ensuring the nutrition of the ingredients, giving the dishes the unique aroma of perilla.
Catering industry: In some specialty restaurants, perilla seed oil can be used to make creative dishes. For example, in Japanese cuisine, it can be used for cold sashimi or special dipping sauces; in Chinese vegetarian restaurants, it is used to cook vegetarian dishes to enhance the flavor and grade of the dishes and meet consumers' catering needs for both health and deliciousness.

Food processing industry
Baked food: Adding a small amount of perilla seed oil to baked products such as bread and biscuits can improve the texture of the product, making it softer, while giving the product a unique flavor and aroma, and increasing the product's selling point; for example, adding perilla seed oil to whole wheat bread can not only enhance the health attributes, but also enrich the taste.
Functional food: As a raw material, it is used to produce nutritional supplements rich in ω-3 fatty acids, soft capsules and other functional foods to meet consumers' needs for supplementation of specific nutrients, and has broad prospects in the health food market.

Excellent nutritional and health value: Rich α-linolenic acid can be converted into DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) in the human body, which helps to lower blood lipids, prevent cardiovascular diseases, improve brain function, and enhance memory. It is especially important for the brain development of pregnant women and infants; antioxidant ingredients can delay aging and enhance human immunity.
Unique flavor: Perilla seed oil has a unique fragrance of perilla. This unique flavor can add a different flavor layer to dishes during cooking. It is especially suitable for cold salad, low-temperature cooking or making sauces, giving food a unique taste experience and attracting consumers who pursue special flavors.
Potential medicinal effects: In traditional medicine, perilla seed oil is considered to have certain medicinal value. Modern research also shows that it may have positive effects in anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and improving vision, which provides strong support for its development in the field of functional foods and health products.
Stability is acceptable: Although the unsaturated fatty acid content in perilla seed oil is high, the antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin E in it can protect the oil to a certain extent, making it have good oxidative stability under reasonable storage conditions, with a relatively long shelf life, and easy to store and use.