Sesame and Sesame oil: Super Beneficial Antioxidant Action

Sesame successfully accompanies many of the flavors we love such as the round bread roll from Thessaloniki, Easter breads, and infinite pastries. However, this does not mean that sesame in order to have a reason for its existence, it is required the presence of another material-product, exactly the opposite. It offers us incredibly tasty and healthy foods, such as halva, sesame oil and pastel.

Sesame comes from sesame; an annual plant of Indian origin. There, in India, it was used since 2000 BC, but even here, in Greece, it was highly honored by the ancient Greeks. Today, it has found application in cooking, cosmetology, and even folk medicine. Its benefits are many, making it a food worth researching, investing in and finally adding to our diet.

Nutritional value and benefits of sesame

Sesame is rich in protein, dietary fiber, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc, and it also contains B-complex vitamins. It is a good plant-based source of protein and an excellent source of natural antioxidants such as sesamol, sesamolin, and tocopherols. These compounds have been associated with reduced LDL cholesterol and overall benefits for cardiovascular health. In addition, some studies suggest that sesame oil may have a positive effect on blood sugar regulation, making it of particular nutritional interest.

Sesame oil and its benefits

Sesame oil is a vegetable oil derived from processing sesame seeds and is widely used both in cooking and in other applications. Its variety depends on the extraction method: cold-pressed sesame oil typically has a light yellow color, while the darker brown oils come from roasted seeds and are especially popular in East Asia.

Compared to other seed oils, it stands out for its content of fatty acids, such as linoleic and oleic acid, as well as natural antioxidants. Like all oils, it is high in calories and should be consumed in moderation. Thanks to its composition, it has been studied for potential health benefits, such as supporting cardiovascular wellness, while traditionally it has also been used in cosmetic applications for skincare.

Ntourountous Bakery, recognizing the nutritional value of sesame, highlights its benefits through high-quality, balanced, and flavorful offerings.