An Introduction to Sesame Oil

Sesame oil is sometimes called gingerly oil or teel oil. It enjoys a high reputation for its delicious strong fragrance. In the process of manufacturing, the sesame is stir-fried and produces a certain fragrant substance. It is this special fragrance that distinguishes sesame oil from any other oil. Sesame oil is well received by western people. It is wildly used in cooking and making salads. And it is also embraced by Chinese dishes.

Sesame oil has quite a long history. In ancient times, people extracted it only by extrusion. Gradually, they found this method inefficient. So they added water into it. Such a new method is much more effective, and it is still widely applied today. According to the method of manufacturing, sesame oil is divided into the grinding type and the machine-made type. Though both types have gone through different processing procedures, they are identically economical and beneficial. They are suitable for all people and make people have a good appetite.

People like sesame oil not only because of its fragrance, but also due to its great medical functions. First of all, sesame oil is an ideal source of vitamin E, which promotes the segmentation of cells and slows down the process of aging. Secondly, it is a protector of blood vessels. Sesame oil contains about 40% of unsaturated fatty acids such as the linoleic acid and the palmitic acid. These acids are easy to be absorbed and utilized. They accelerate the metabolism of cholesterol and help clean the aggradations on the blood vessels. They are also useful in cruor. Thirdly, it can reduce the damages caused by smoking and drinking. As we know, frequent smoking and drinking would strongly damage the lungs and livers. Drinking sesame oil is useful in restraining the absorption of the nicotine and protecting the organs like the oral cavity, the intestines and the stomach. Besides, it is capable of smoothing the voice. It has the function of making the vocal cords elastic and flexible. It is especially good beneficial for people who suffer from hoarseness and faucitis. In addition, it is suitable for the elderly in particular. The lecithin in it is the very ingredient that can prolong the life and defer the senility.

Sesame oil is good for health, but people should choose it carefully. The most importance criterion is its color. Pure oil is red or orange. When it is yellow, there exists some other oil like the colza oil. And the fragrance is also crucial. It must be strong and peculiar. It should smell as peanuts or beans. Besides, we can use the water to test it. When the oil does not spread over the water and looks like drips, it is then good enough.