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Cooking ORGANIC cold pressed WHAT IS SESAME?

Sesame is a plant species from the sesame family. It is a widely NUTRITIONAL VALUES cultivated plant, thought to be one of the oldest oil plants in the world. The Persians are known to have used sesame as long ago as NUTRITIONAL VALUE* per 100 g 2100 BC. Believed to have originated in South Asia, sesame Energy kJ 3700/ kcal 900 assumed both economic and cultural importance at a very early Fatty acids stage. Saturated fatty acids 17 g 10 g The herbaceous plant grows approximately one metre high. Individual 6 g bell-like, thimble-shaped, hairy blossoms form in the upper leaves. Monounsaturated fatty acids 43 g The blossoms bloom in the early morning and wither around noon. 43 g The seeds take around 20 to 30 days to ripen. Because the seeds Polyunsaturated fatty acids 40 g (omega-6) 39 g ripen at different times they still have to be harvested by hand. The α-Linolenic acid (omega-3) 0.6 g mature seed capsules dehisce themselves so the plant only has to be shaken over a cloth to catch them. The saying „open sesame“ E 3 mg implores the shell to open to release the seed. * Sesame oil is a natural product. Its active substances are subject to natural fluctuations such as climate, seasons and origin The oil-rich sesame seeds are processed into sesame oil, which is mainly used in cooking. Sesame oil is made from the light seeds, cold pressed and unroasted. ADDED VALUE . • Cold pressed, natural and healthy • From controlled organic farming • Pleasantly mild nutty taste • Clear, golden colour • Natural source of sterols • Ideal ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids

APPLICATION

Sesame oil enhances many dishes including , pasta, sauces and other hot and cold as well as sweet dishes. The oil has a neutral taste and significantly improves nutritional value. SESAME OIL

PROTECTS AGAINST FREE RADICALS SESAME OIL – HELPS TO REDUCE CHOLESTEROL LEVELS is an effective in the body and protects the cells from harmful free radicals. The sesamol and sesamolin contained in sesame oil are also strong . Sesame oil is a natural source Vegetable sterols, also known as phytosterols, are secondary of these compounds. vegetable substances and have a chemical structure that is very similar to the structure of cholesterol. They can therefore influence lipid metabolism. The phytosterols are also the key substance in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones and form part of the cell membranes.

A BALANCED RATIO OF FATTY ACIDS

Sesame oil has a balanced ratio with a high omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 content. Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in reducing cholesterol levels. They have a positive influence on SESAME OIL blood lipids and make an important contribution towards keeping Plant sterols in mg/100 g 952* us healthy. 732*

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Olive Oil Soy Oil Sunflower Sesame Corn Lecithin is an important phospholipid with marked emulsifying proper- Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil ties. It is a central component in cell membranes and plays a crucial * Source: Souci, Fachmann, Kraut, 7th Edition 2008 role in the structure of the nervous system. WITH APPLES, RAISINS AND MUNG BEAN SPROUTS Serves four

150 g brown rice Boil

1 onion 1 fennel bulb 1 red pepper Chop ingredients and sweat 3 tbsp sesame oil in sesame oil in a wok

¼ l water and Add 2 tbsp soya sauce

Rice, ginger and salt Stir in

2 apples Cut into thin slices 50 g mung bean sprouts 50 g raisins Mix all the ingredients into the rice

RECIPES WITH SESAME OIL Cooking oils

SUMMER WITH TURKEY STRIPS, STEAMED FILLET OF SALMON PAPAYA AND RADISH SPROUTS Serves four Serves two 1 stalk of lemon grass 250 g turkey breast Cut into strips and sauté 1 piece of ginger, grated 2 tbsp radish sprouts Wash and chop the vegetables 1 red chilli 3 carrots Juice of ½ lime 1 papaya 1 tbsp chilli sauce ½ cucumber 2 tbsp Thai Chop the ingredients 1 tbsp sesame oil and mix into a marinade 2 red chillis 1 spring onion 1 spring onion Finely chop, add half to the 30 g roasted peanuts Mix the ingredients in a bowl Fresh coriander marinade and set aside the other half 2 tbsp sesame oil Mix all the ingredients for the sauce 1 tbsp honey 4 salmon fillets Soak in the marinade and place in 4 tbsp lemon juice the fridge for 1 hour. Sea salt, pepper and herbs Remove from the marinade and steam before sprinkling with the SESAME PANNA COTTA WITH KUMQUAT spring onions and coriander

600 ml cream Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, 3 tbsp sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. ¾ tsp agar-agar Pour into moulds and ¾ tsp sesame oill leave to cool for 3 hours

200 ml water 3 tbsp sugar Marbacher Ölmühle GmbH ½ vanilla pod Cut open Am alten Kraftwerk 8 Reduce to a syrupy consistency 71672 Marbach Germany Tel. +49 (0) 7144 - 84 67 0 200 g Kumquats, cut Simmer in for 1 minute, www.marbacher-oelmuehle.de into thin slices cover and cool www.hochdorf.com A company V201504 of the HOCHDORF Group