Sesame Seed Oil

General Description

Sesame Seed (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3000 years ago, it is nowadays a worldwide crop but originated in certain regions of Africa. Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines across the world.

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Health Benefits

Sesame oil also contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, both of which are polyunsaturated fats. They’re both essential fatty acids that help prevent several diseases, including heart disease and cancer. They also help improve immune function. 

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Applications

Sesame oil with its intense flavor profile can be used as a versatile dressing compound to be applied in salad, soups, noodles or stir-fry dressing among many others. It also can be used as an ingredient in several foods processing applications, capsule supplement and so on.