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Toasted sesame oil

Toasted sesame oil is pressed from roasted sesame seeds and used chiefly as a strongly aromatic flavouring oil in dressings, marinades and cooked foods.

Toasted sesame oil — illustrative ingredient image

About Toasted sesame oil

Toasted sesame oil is an oil pressed from sesame seeds that have been roasted or toasted before extraction. It is used chiefly as a flavouring oil, added to dressings, marinades and cooked foods in small amounts; products differ in roast intensity and may be pure oil or blended.

It is typically amber to deep brown, fluid at room temperature, and strongly aromatic, with a roasted, nutty flavour. It is distinct from mild oil made from untoasted seeds, and heating can diminish its aroma. Nutrition comparisons depend on the degree of toasting, refining and any blending with other oils.

Ingredient type
oil

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Chinese

香油

xiāngyóu

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Toasted sesame oil nutrition & diet

Toasted sesame oil nutritional value

Product example: TOASTED SESAME OIL (Sovena USA, Inc.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
800kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
93.3g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — TOASTED SESAME OIL ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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