Its native range spans from Western Sahara to Egypt and south to KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. A food allergy to sesame seeds has prevalence estimates in the range of 0.1¨C0.2% of the general population, and are higher in the Middle East and other countries where sesame seeds are used in traditional foods.
How much does sesame oil cost in South Africa?
In 2023, the approximate price range for South Africa Sesame oil is between US$ 0 and US$ 0.01 per kilogram or between US$ 0 and US$ 0 per pound (lb). The price in Rand is ZAR 0.06 per kg. The average price for a tonne is US$ 4.28 in Cape Town and Johannesburg. South Africa’s import price for sesame oil in 2019 was US$0.00 per kilo.
Where does sesame oil come from?
Sesame oil is most popular in continental Asia, especially in East Asia and the South Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, where its widespread use is similar to that of olive oil in the Mediterranean. East Asian cuisines often use roasted sesame oil for seasoning during cooking, or at the table.
Which countries use sesame oil?
The Chinese use sesame oil in the preparation of meals. In Japan, r¨¡yu is made of chili and sesame oil and used as a spicy topping on various foods, or mixed with vinegar and soy sauce and used as a dip. In South India, before the advent of modern refined oils produced on a large scale, sesame oil was traditionally used for curries and gravies.