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Oils
Avocado Or Sesame Oil
Avocado oil and sesame oil are edible plant oils commonly used in cooking and dressings. Avocado oil is pressed from avocado flesh, while sesame oil is pressed from sesame seeds and may be light or toasted in flavor.
Beneficial properties
rich in unsaturated fats
contains antioxidant compounds
supports cooking versatility
source of vitamin E
Nutritional highlights
These oils are primarily composed of fats, especially monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and provide vitamin E; sesame oil also contains lignans such as sesamin and sesamol.