**3.2 Sesame seeds oil**

The antioxidant properties of refined sesame seed oil allows for greater shelf life with improved flavor and taste for use in the food industry. Roasted sesame oil resists rancidity due to the antioxidants formed during seed roasting and the particular roasted sesame add flavorand improves taste of fried products. Extra virgin sesame seed oil is used for salad dressing and cooking. Refined sesame seed oil is used for food frying, confections such as candy, margarine and baking. Toasted sesame seed oil is used for frying because it burns easily instead added as a flavoring agent in the last stage of cooking. Food products such as sauces and pickles use sesame oil as a preservative to increase their shelf life.
