Is Sesame Oil Good For You? Benefits, Nutrition & Recipes

Is Sesame Oil Good For You? Benefits, Nutrition & Recipes

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesIs Sesame Oil Good For You? Benefits, Nutrition & Recipes

Sesame oil is super versatile and has a lot of nutritional properties it deserves a place in your kitchen cupboard.

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Why I now cook with SESAME oil as much as possible (hidden benefits)

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When you’re walking down the oil aisle at the grocery store you might see sesame oil next to olive oil and other types of vegetable oil. Ever wonder if you should buy a bottle? Is it a healthy oil? Read on to find out why this Asian and Middle Eastern staple deserves a spot in your pantry.

Sesame oil is an edible cooking oil that is extracted from sesame seeds. It is a common cooking oil in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. The sesame plant is mainly grown in Sudan India Myanmar and Tanzania. In the US southern states with warmer climates such as Oklahoma Texas Kansas and Florida are the largest producers of sesame plants in the country.