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Oriental sesame oil

Oriental sesame oil
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Ingredient Information

Name

Oriental sesame oil

Category

Aceites y Grasas

Popularity

63 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Oriental sesame oil is a vegetable oil obtained from sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), particularly renowned for its intense aroma and characteristic toasted flavor. It is a fundamental ingredient in Asian cuisine, used to add a fragrant and deep touch to dishes such as stir-fries, dressings, soups, and marinades.

Its origin dates back thousands of years in regions of the Orient, such as China, Japan, and Korea, where it has been valued for both its culinary and medicinal properties. The traditional extraction is usually by cold pressing, which helps preserve its aroma and nutrients.

Regarding its properties, oriental sesame oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, natural antioxidants like sesamin and sesamolin, and has benefits for cardiovascular health and the skin. However, due to its intense flavor, it is generally used in small quantities as a finishing touch and not for frying at high temperatures.

In the context of Latin American cuisine, this oil is also known as toasted sesame seed oil or simply sesame seed oil, terms that refer to the same product but with an emphasis on the toasted seeds that give it its distinctive aroma and flavor.

Nutritional Properties

0g
salt
0g
fiber
18mg
calcium
0mcg
folate
5.2mg
iron
0mg
potassium
884
calories
0mcg
lycopene
3mg
magnesium
0g
proteins
0mg
vitamin c
1.4mg
vitamin e
100g
total fat
14g
saturated fats
0g
carbohydrates
40g
monounsaturated fats
41g
polyunsaturated fats

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