What Is Sesame Oil Used For?
Sesame (sesamum indicum), belonging to the Pedeliaceae family, is a type of flowering plant originating from Africa. Sesame seed is one of the oldest known oilseeds and has been used for more than 3000 years. Sesame, used in almost most cuisines in the world, is one of the seeds with the highest oil content. There are many wild species of sesame cultivated in Asia, Europe and Turkey. Sesame plant, which grows between 50-100 cm, is an annual plant and its flowers can be white, blue and purple. White sesame is mostly traded. The sesame fruit consists of a ribbed capsule, normally hairy, rectangular in cross-section, and typically with a short, triangular beak. Sesame oil is obtained in a pale colored and odorless form and is soluble in alcohol, ether and petroleum ether. It is used in cosmetics and pharmacy. Sesame oil, which has high nutritional values, is used for the protection of heart health, prevention of stress disorder and treatment of digestive problems, as well as being used in hair and skin care. The benefits of sesame oil for skin and the benefits of sesame oil for hair are known to everyone.
