Food and nutraceutical functions of sesame oil: An underutilized crop for nutritional and health benefits
Langyan S, Yadava P, Sharma S, Gupta NC, Bansal R, Yadav R, Kalia S, Kumar A · Food Chemistry · 2022 September
DOI 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132990
Objective
To investigate and review the nutritional content, health effects, nutraceutical properties, and value addition strategies of sesame oil, emphasizing its potential benefits for human health.
Conclusions
Sesame oil, despite being an under-utilized minor crop, is rich in nutrients such as lignans, tocopherols, phytosterols, natural antioxidants, and bioactive compounds. The review underscores its various health benefits, including anti-lipogenic, hypo-cholesterolemic, anti-degenerative, and neural health-promoting properties. The study emphasizes the need for more research to explore sesame oil's food and nutraceutical potential, positioning it as a valuable candidate for maintaining diversity in food oils and improving human health.
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