Sesame oil is a natural vegetable oil made from sesame seeds. In addition to the use of sesame oil as cooking oil, there are many advantages that the use of sesame oil provides to a person in a number of ways.
Here are the top 3 reasons why we love sesame oil:
Good for the skin and oral health
Major amounts of zinc present in sesame explain their role in leading to better skin when applied topically. Zinc has been found to penetrate well deep in the tissue, while the inflammation and bacterial growth of the wounds have reduced.
Sesame oil is also used to enhance oral hygiene. It has been recorded for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine in the tradition of oil pulling, a ritual involving the swaging of oil across the mouth. It has been shown to reduce tooth loss, bleeding gums, dry mouth and improve the health of teeth, gums, and jaws. Just take 1-2 tablespoons of our Extra Virgin Sesame Oil in the morning (great to do when showering!) and swish for 10-20 minutes to get the best performance.
A super seed
Sesame is a very healthy source of vitamins and minerals. One serving has more than the daily copper requirements, as well as large amounts of manganese, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
In addition, sesame has a high level of potent antioxidants, namely sesamol and sesamin. It is because of these antioxidants that sesame oil typically has a relatively long shelf life and is not vulnerable to rancidity.
Treatment of sesame seeds with heat to remove oils is popular in many sesame oil products. This has shown to dramatically lower the levels of nutrients and antioxidants found in oils by the time they reach the shelf. Because of this, most nutrient-dense sesame oils are produced using a low-heat, expeller-pressed process.
This low heat method is used for our sesame oils. This means that our Extra Virgin Sesame Oil, Roasted Sesame Oil, and Spicy Sesame Oil contain all the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants present naturally in sesame seeds.
It's a healthy and tasty condiment
If you haven't used sesame oil to cook, we bet you're interested in trying it out. If you don't have to prepare dinner, here are a few fast and simple ways to try sesame oil or toasted sesame oil:
Shake the toasted sesame oil on ramen or cold noodles; sprinkle with the sesame oil on the green salad; sprinkle with the cooked vegetables; add a few drops to the beaten egg for soft scrambled eggs or omelets; substitute the sesame oil for the other oils in the marinade; brush the grilled asparagus and the sweet corn with the sesame oil, and use the sesame oil (not toasted) instead of the vegetable oil for the popping of the corn.
