Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds.
The oil is one of the earliest-known crop-based oils. Worldwide
mass modern production is limited due to the inefficient manual
harvesting process required to extract the oil. Oil made from raw
seeds, which may or may not be cold-pressed, is used as a cooking
oil. Oil made from toasted seeds is used for its distinctive nutty
aroma and taste, although it may be unsuitable for frying, which
makes it taste burnt and bitter.
