Is sesame oil edible? Is this good for your health?
In sesame oil, the ratio of linolenic acid and α -linolenic acid contained in essential fatty acids is 3: 1, which is the most suitable ratio for some nutritional needs of human body. In linseed oil, besides the high content of essential fatty acids, the ratio of linolenic acid to α -linolenic acid is 1:5, which is not suitable for the body. Moreover, linseed oil does not contain another essential fatty acid-γ -linolenic acid, while sesame oil does.