Top Benefits of Sesame Oil vs Avocado Oil

 

Apart from sesame oil helping to make food taste delicious, sesame has a rich history due to its amazingly diverse nutritional profile. While very different from sesame oil, avocado oil has some amazing benefits and can be very versatile in the kitchen. Chosen Foods shares the benefits of both sesame and avocado oil and how they're different.

1. Sesame Oil Is An Ancient Food

Sesame is a flowering plant native to the East Indies.  It’s believed to be one of the oldest crops used for oil, as sesame seeds are made up of as much as 60% oil.  Most species of sesame are wild and grow in the Middle East, although the cultivated form originated in India over 3000 years ago (1).

Avocado Oil Comes from Avocados Across the Globe 

For Chosen Foods Avocado Oil, our hardworking farmers in Mexico and across the globe pick our avocados. Once selected, they are pressed to extract the maximum amount of oil. The avocado mixture is then run through a filter to separate the oil from the solids. 

2. Sesame Oil Is A Super Seed

We now know that sesame gets its reputation from a few key factors.  Sesame is a good source of vitamins and minerals.  One serving has more than your daily copper needs, as well as significant levels of manganese, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B1 (2).

Additionally, sesame has high levels of potent antioxidants, namely sesamol and sesamin (3).  It is due to these antioxidants that sesame oil usually has a fairly long shelf life and is not prone to rancidity (4).

Avocado Oil Has Good Fats from Avocados 

Avocado oil is loaded with good fats, particularly monounsaturated fats, that can enhance your overall well-being. Since Chosen Foods Avocado Oil is 100% pure and not mixed with fake or seed oils, you're only getting the good stuff from avocados.

 

3. Sesame Oil Has A Strong Flavor Profile 

Coming from sesame seeds, sesame oil has a strong and nutty taste. It is typically used in Asian dishes and can help add a lot of flavor to your cooking. Due to its flavor profile, it's more used to season dishes and not used as a traditional cooking oil. A little bit of sesame oil goes a long way.

Avocado Oil Is A Versatile Cooking Oil

One of the main benefits of avocado oil is it has a neutral flavor profile. This versatile cooking oil can be mixed with all types of foods and ingredients and won't dominate your dishes. Also, with a high smoke point and up to 500 degrees, it's ideal for high-heat cooking techniques like frying and sauteing. 

4. Recipes With Sesame Oil

Sesame oil is a delicious oil that can add a lot of flavor to dishes. We recommend trying these recipes that will be great for any dinner party or snack:

• Indian spiced sesame carrots recipe
• Quick pickled sesame cucumbers recipe
• Spicy sesame paid thai recipe

Recipes With Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is a versatile cooking oil that can be used across a wide range of recipes. Enjoy some of our favorite recipes with avocado oil:

• Classic banana bread recipe
• Crispy gluten-free egg rolls recipe
• Chicken katsu with miso brussel sprout slaw recipe
  
  

 

Try Chosen Foods Avocado Oil

While both oils have amazing benefits, they are very different and have different purposes in the kitchen. If you're looking for a cooking oil that can be used across different dishes and with high temperatures, we recommend avocado oil. It's extremely versatile and isn't overpowering. Try Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil today by purchasing it online or find it at your local grocery store.

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