Green Optimization of Sesame Seed Oil Extraction via Pulsed Electric Field and Ultrasound Bath: Yield, Antioxidant Activity, Oxidative Stability, and Functional Food Potential

Sesame seed oil is a bioactive-rich lipid source, notable for lignans, tocopherols, and unsat- urated fatty acids that underpin its antioxidant and cardioprotective properties. This study optimized two innovative, non-thermal extraction techniques—pulsed electric field (PEF) and ultrasound bath-assisted extraction (UBAE)—to maximize yield and preserve oil qual- ity for functional food applications. A blocked definitive screening design combined with response surface methodology modeled the...