Black Sesame Oil (Sesame variety)
Black Sesame Oil is a sesame plant fat, known for its mild flavor profile, and rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin K, None or trace minerals.
Regional names
Black Sesame Oil
Origin
Black Sesame Oil is cataloged inside the sesame lane of plant oils & fats.
Native region
Global temperate and subtropical zones
Season
Available year-round depending on form, preservation, or sourcing
Food Combinations & Timing
Safe Combination Profile
It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.
Nutritional profile
Calories
911 kcal / 100 g
Protein
0 g
Carbs
0 g
Fat
103.0 g
Fiber
0 g
Water content
0%
Glycemic index
0
Vitamins
Minerals
Health benefits
Evidence-aligned highlights
Flavor notes
Mild
Texture
Crisp
Aroma
Fresh
Pairings
Various flavor pairings
Safety & toxicity
Edible parts
Standard edible portions
Toxic or risky parts
Discard non-food-grade or spoiled forms
Raw vs cooked
Safe to consume according to culinary standards.
Allergies & intolerances
No common allergy warning.
Drug interactions
No major interactions for normal food amounts.
Safe daily limit
Enjoy as part of a balanced diet.
Who should avoid & how to handle it
Who should avoid or moderate
Preparation & storage
Cuisine & cultural use
Common cuisines
Black Sesame Oil appears in Global culinary use, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.
Dynamic Substitutions
No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.
🌱 Cultivation & Production
Discover how black sesame oil is obtained, produced, and how you can craft or prepare it in your own kitchen.
Apartment Friendly
✓ Highly Recommended
Urban Space Advice
Highly suited for apartments. You can easily produce this item in an apartment kitchen using standard cookware or dehydration equipment.
Source Material
Olives, seeds, nuts, or butter
Primary Method
Cold-pressing, centrifugation, or clarification
Homemade Production Method
To make Ghee at home: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Simmer gently as the butter separates into foam, clear liquid, and milk solids.
Once milk solids turn golden brown at the bottom, strain the liquid through cheesecloth.
Store the golden clarified oil in a clean jar at room temperature.
Quick recipes
Dinner
A classic Taiwanese chicken dish cooked in sesame oil, soy sauce, and Chinese rice wine.
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