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  1. sesame oilnoun

    oil obtained from sesame seeds

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  1. sesame oilnoun

    Oil extracted from sesame seeds (often after roasting) and used to flavor foods.

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  1. Sesame oil

    Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. The oil is one of the earliest-known crop-based oils. Worldwide mass modern production is limited due to the inefficient manual harvesting process required to extract the oil. Oil made from raw seeds, which may or may not be cold-pressed, is used as a cooking oil. Oil made from toasted seeds is used for its distinctive nutty aroma and taste, although it may be unsuitable for frying, which makes it taste burnt and bitter.

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  1. sesame oil

    Sesame oil is a type of vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. It is a common ingredient in various cuisines, especially in Asian cooking, known for its distinctive nutty aroma and flavor. Besides culinary uses, it is also used in traditional medicines due to its potential health benefits. There are two types of sesame oil: light sesame oil, made from raw sesame seeds which is light in color and has a mild flavor, and dark sesame oil, made from toasted sesame seeds which has a stronger flavor and darker color. It is important to note that sesame oil is high in calories and should be consumed in moderation.

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  1. Sesame oil

    Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. Besides being used as a cooking oil in South India, it is often used as a flavor enhancer in Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Korean, and to a lesser extent Southeast Asian cuisine. The oil from the nutrient rich seed is popular in alternative medicine - from traditional massages and treatments to the modern day. The traditional Indian medical practice of Ayurveda uses sesame oil to pacify stress related symptoms. Ongoing research also indicates that the rich presence of antioxidants and polyunsaturated fats in sesame oil could help control blood pressure. The oil is popular in Asia and is also one of the earliest known crop-based oils, but world-wide mass modern production continues to be limited even today due to the inefficient manual harvesting process required to extract the oil.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Sesame Oil

    The refined fixed oil obtained from the seed of one or more cultivated varieties of Sesamum indicum. It is used as a solvent and oleaginous vehicle for drugs and has been used internally as a laxative and externally as a skin softener. It is used also in the manufacture of margarine, soap, and cosmetics. (Dorland, 28th ed & Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sesame oil in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sesame oil in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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