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Oils

Sesame Or Avocado Oil

Sesame oil and avocado oil are plant-derived cooking oils commonly used for sautéing, dressings, and finishing dishes. Both provide primarily unsaturated fats, though their flavor profiles and smoke points differ.

Beneficial properties

rich in unsaturated fats supports cooking versatility contains antioxidant compounds source of vitamin E

Nutritional highlights

These oils are mostly composed of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and avocado oil is a notable source of vitamin E while sesame oil contains lignans such as sesamin and sesamol.

Caution. Sesame oil may trigger allergic reactions in people with sesame allergy.