Sesame oil comes in two types, light and dark. Light sesame oil is made using raw sesame seeds and contains a lighter, nutty flavour. Dark sesame oil, on the other hand, is made from sesame seeds that have been toasted. It has a stronger flavour and aroma. You can substitute these interchangeably.Sesame oil comes in two types, light and dark. Light sesame oil is made using raw sesame seeds and contains a lighter, nutty flavour. Dark sesame oil, on the other hand, is made from sesame seeds that have been toasted. It has a stronger flavour and aroma. You can substitute these interchangeably.

sesame oil Uses

1.Use of Sesame oil in cooking adds more taste to food items.

2.Sesame oil is reputed to penetrate the skin easily and is used in India for oil massage. Sesame oil is specially used for massaging the foot. It is also used for hair and scalp massage.

3.Sesame oil is used in the manufacture of Ayurvedic drugs, Ancient Indian medical system perceives sesame oil to pacify stress related symptoms and on-going research indicates that the rich presence of anti-oxidants and poly-unsaturated fats in sesame oil could help in controlling blood pressure.

4.In industry, sesame oil may be used as a solvent in injected drugs or intravenous drip solutions, a cosmetics carrier oil, coating stored grains to prevent weevil attacks. The oil also has synergy with some insecticides. Low grade oil is used locally in soaps, paints, lubricants, and illuminants.