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Can my baby eat Sesame oil

From +6 months

Common allergen:

Sesame

Is sesame oil healthy for children?

Sesame oil is a great way of getting your baby to take advantage of the benefits sesame has to offer. Sesame seeds have several impressive beneficial qualities that make this food a very healthy option to add to your baby's diet. Sesame seeds are a source of plant protein and fiber. They are very rich in essential minerals and vitamins and they contain antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. However, sesame is a common allergen, so make sure to introduce it soon enough (between 6 and 8 months is ideal) in small quantities to see how your baby reacts to it.

Sesame oil has a high smoking point to you can safely use it for cooking at high temperatures.

How to serve sesame oil

Use sesame oil for high heat cooking, for example wokking. Or just to drizzle over dishes at the end.

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