Gingelly Oil

There are different types of gingelly oil Based on methods of cultivation, extraction and treatment there are various types of gingelly oils in the market. Each has its own distinctive property, flavour and uses.

Unrefined gingelly oil: This is oil which has not been treated or refined in any way and is produced from commercially grown, non-organic sesame seeds. Gingelly oil is high in anti-oxidants and the unrefined variety has the highest quantity of antioxidants of all. 

Refined gingelly oil: Refined gingelly oil is lighter in colour and the flavour is also less pronounced. It does not flavour the food cooked in it. It has a higher smoke point than unrefined oil and is good for methods of cooking using high heat such as deep frying.

Cold pressed gingelly oil: In cold pressed extraction, only pressure is applied to the sesame seeds to extract the oil. At no stage is any heat applied in the process of extraction. This ensures that most of the nutrients in the oil are preserved during the extraction process and the resulting oil has the richest nutrient profile of all the varieties. This process takes more time than others but the oil produced is considered better.

Organic gingelly oil: Organic gingelly oil, is the oil that is extracted from organically grown sesame seeds. These plants are grown without any pesticides or chemicals. These plants grow slower as they are not given growth enhancers and the yield may also be lower than non-organic crops. Organic gingelly oil is perhaps the most expensive of all. 

Benefits:

·      Keeps the heart healthy

·      Prevents diabetes

·      Has anti-carcinogenic properties:

·      Protects against cell damage from radiation

·      Boosts bone health

·      Provides relief in rheumatoid arthritis

·      Boosts hair health

·      Excellent for skincare

·      Improves oral health

Nutrient Content:

One table spoon of Sesame Oil contains below nutrient content: