How to distinguish true and false sesame oil? What are the hazards of sesame oil essence?

Sesame oil, also known as sesame oil, is a condiment that people usually like to eat. However, in recent years, many people say that sesame oil cannot be eaten. Most of it is mixed with sesame oil essence, which is harmful to the human body. After investigation, this situation does exist, but what is sesame oil essence? What are its hazards? How should we distinguish the authenticity of sesame oil in daily life? Today, the editor will talk about these issues for you.

The harm of sesame oil essence How to distinguish true and false sesame oil

1. What is sesame oil?

Sesame oil essence, also known as sesame essence, is a food additive and is mostly used in the sesame oil processing industry. However, there are strict regulations on its usage standards. If used in excess, it will be harmful to the human body.

2. The harm of essential oil

It is not harmful to the body if people consume sesame oil essence in small amounts. However, if people consume sesame oils that are directly blended with sesame oil essence, it will be very harmful to the body. It can easily damage the human liver and kidneys and cause some kidney and liver diseases. In addition, pregnant women, children and postpartum women must not consume sesame oil essence, otherwise it will be particularly detrimental to the child's development.

3. How to distinguish the authenticity of sesame oil

When buying sesame oil, there are many different ways to distinguish its authenticity. You can smell it. If the smell is particularly strong and pungent, it means that this is fake sesame oil with excessive sesame oil essence added. If it has a bean smell, it means that it is mixed with soybean oil. The sesame oil with a spicy smell is mostly blended with rapeseed oil and sesame oil essence. You can also put the sesame oil in a small bowl and freeze it in the refrigerator for a while. The one that solidifies quickly is fake sesame oil. The real sesame oil will only solidify after being kept at low temperature for a long time.