Strong nutty smell; used in creams and soaps for its moisturizing properties Also known as gingilli oil, this oil has been known since earliest antiquity, from ancient Egypt to the Indian continent, as a soothing, gentle emollient It is an extremely good substitute for olive oil and has excellent longevity in massage preparations
Is made from roasted crushed white sesame seeds; is an aromatic golden-colored oil with a nutty flavor It is always used in small quantities, and added mostly towards the end of the cooking time It is not the same as the sesame oil sold in health food stores and should not be used to fry food
an oil expressed from sesame seeds; it comes in two basic types: light and dark; lighter varieties are good for salad dressing and sauté dark sesame oil is drizzled on Asian dishes as a flavor accent after cooking
Thick, amber-colored, and aromatic, dark sesame oil is made from roasted sesame seeds Dark sesame oil burns easily and loses flavor when overheated, so it is used mostly as a condiment or flavoring for dressings, soups, and stir-frys It is available at Asian groceries and well stocked supermarkets
(seed based) Natural moisturising properties from mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids make sesame oil a great inclusion for natural skin care Also high in Vitamins B and E
Pressed from the sesame seed; rich in vitamins and minerals Contains some proteins and lecithin, and may help protect the skin from sun
Concentrated, strong-flavored oil made from toasted sesame seeds Widely used throughtout China in marinades, soups, and as a last-minute flavor enhancer Refrigerate for up to 6 months
This oil is high in polyunsaturated fast (4th behind safflower, soybean, and corn) There are two basic forms: light and dark The light form is lighter in color and flavor and has a hint of nuttiness The dark from is much stronger
This oil pressed from the sesame sees has a slightly nutty flavor Used as a flavoring in Oriental cooking, not a cooking oil Used for flavoring a dish at the last minute The health food-store version is not made from toasted sesame seed, so the flavor is very bland Find in Oriental markets and larger supermarkets
This amber colored, aromatic oil, made from pressed and toasted sesame seeds, is a popular ingredient in Chinese cooking Not for use as a cooking oil, however, as the flavor is too intense and it burns quite easily Instead, sesame oil is normally added as a flavoring agent in the final stages of cooking Sesame oil has been used since ancient times; the Babylonians cultivated sesame seeds for their oil, and the Persians used it as both a food and medicine It is still used in holistic preparations for everything from treating infections to stimulating brain activity (It is also believed to contain antioxidants)
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