{"product_id":"jiva-organic-sesame-oil-1ltr","title":"Jiva Organic Sesame Oil 1 Liter","description":"\u003cp\u003eJiva Organic Sesame Oil 1L is a pure organic sesame oil pressed from unroasted sesame seeds — the light, nutty, high-smoke-point cooking oil widely used in South Indian cooking, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh where gingelly (sesame) oil is the traditional cooking fat. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePure Organic Jiva Sesame Oil 1L South Indian Gingelly Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic sesame (gingelly) oil — the traditional South Indian cooking fat for curries and tempering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1L bottle from Jiva Organic — certified organic sesame oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight, nutty flavor with high smoke point for South Indian cooking and frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJiva Organic — quality organic Indian food brand available at Anoras Cash N Carry, LA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse as the cooking oil for South Indian preparations including Chettinad curries, Tamil-style fish curry, and rice preparations. Essential in gingelly rice (ellu sadam), a South Indian dish where sesame oil is the defining flavor. Also used in South Indian pickles, tempering, and as a condiment drizzled on cooked rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs sesame oil the same as gingelly oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — gingelly is the Tamil and South Indian term for sesame. The oil is the same product — pressed from sesame seeds with a characteristically light, nutty flavor distinct from dark roasted Asian sesame oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as dark roasted sesame oil used in Chinese cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — this is light sesame oil from unroasted seeds, used as a cooking oil. Dark Asian sesame oil is from roasted seeds and is used as a finishing condiment. They have very different flavors and uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the health properties associated with sesame oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sesame oil is rich in vitamin E, lignans (sesamin and sesamolin), and has a good balance of fatty acids. It is traditionally used in Ayurveda and valued in South Indian culinary tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sesame. Check label for the most current allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiva Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001865183459,"sku":"62076724","price":20.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/692991708074.jpg?v=1779727948","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/jiva-organic-sesame-oil-1ltr","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}