sesame oil

Sesame oil is an edible oil derived from sesame seeds. It is used as a neutral cooking oil. Light sesame oil has a high smoking point and is suitable for deep-frying. Sesame oil is sometimes mixed into very hot and spicy food to help neutralize the heat.

Sesame oil, as is the case for most cooking oils, isn't essential to good health and should be used sparingly.

sesame seeds

Sesame seeds has many other species, coming in a variety of colors ranging from light to dark. It has the highest oil content of any seed, with a nutty flavor. Sesame seeds are high in protein, iron and zinc.

Sesame seeds are added to breads, or over the top of baked goods, they are also baked into crackers or sprinkled onto a variety of foods. Popular uses of sesame seeds also include tahini and sesame oil. The seeds need stored at 6 percent moisture or less. If the seed is too moist, it can quickly heat up and become rancid.

Weight: 1/2 cup | 2 1/2 oz | 71 g