About
Perilla oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from perilla seeds. Having a distinct nutty aroma and taste, the oil pressed from the toasted perilla seeds is used as a flavor enhancer, condiment, and cooking oil in Korean cuisine. The oil pressed from untoasted perilla seeds is used for both culinary and non-culinary purposes.
Aroma profile
Derived from flavor compounds · verified measured labels + AI-predicted descriptors
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes (FART / ChemTastes)
Flavor compounds
3 compounds identified — FoodAtlas / FooDB verified
Highlighted compounds are flavor-active · click to view molecular profile
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds

