An Introduction To Sesame Oil

Sesame oil, obtained from Sesame seeds ((Sesamum indicum L.), has a long historical background. Known to humankind from past thousand years, Sesame oil is being used till date over a vast geographical extent. The Sesame plant, native to Asia and Africa, is primarily cultivated in India, China, Australia, Africa, and Latin America. Widely used in Southeast Asian and South Indian cuisines, its color ranges from transparent to golden and to dark brown.

Sesame oil is considered to be the most stable plant oil and is least prone to rancidity and has a long shelf life when stored in a cool dark place away from light and heat. Sesame oil is a rich source of minerals like copper, manganese, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, molybdenum, and selenium. It is liked by people not only because of the fragrance but also due to its medicinal value.

• Anti-Senility: The presence of Vitamin E in Sesame oil promotes the segmentation of cells and slows down the process of aging. Secondly, it protects the blood vessels thereby increasing the blood flow to different body organs.
• Maintains healthy heart: Sesame oil is highly beneficial in controlling blood pressure as well as it brings down the possibility of heart strokes. It contains 40% of monounsaturated fatty acids and 40% polyunsaturated fatty acids like the linoleic acid and the palmitic acid which help to accelerate the metabolism rate of cholesterol.
• Cures Arthritis: Sesame oil is rich in copper which is of medicinal significance in chronic arthritis and acute joint pain. The copper in Sesame oil is also important for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant enzyme system which cure swelling and pain.
• Prevents Cancer: Sesame oil not only contains an anti-cancer compound known as phytate, but also magnesium that promotes anti-cancer properties. Study reveals that the risk of colorectal tumors decreased by 13% and the risk of colorectal cancer decreased by 12% by consumption of every 100 mg of magnesium.

The oil is also used for cooking purposes and constitutes to be one of the prime ingredients in margarine and salad dressings. Sesame oil is also utilized in certain cosmetics and skin products.

• Natural moisturizer: Mixed with oils like castor and almond, Sesame oil is best used for moisturizing the skin in a natural manner. The oil can cure problems related to dryness of skin and enhance skin tone.
• Anti-bacterial Purposes: Sesame oil is often used to treat damaged skin cells as well as to treat conditions such as such as eczema and psoriasis.
• Used over Salad: Sesame oil is best used when used on salad. It adds flavor and nutritional value to the salad.

Sesame oil is indeed mostly used for cooking purpose, but it also offers plenty of human health benefits. A proper application provides nutrients for human skin, hair, and bones. It also helps in neurological ailments. The rich nutrient content of the oil not only help the body from outside but inside too.

MK Export Internationals is one of the prominent Vegetable Oil Wholesalers in Usa, the company offers products like Cooking Oil, Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil and so on.