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We are dazzled by the dazzling array of sesame oils on the market, but have you ever encountered that the sesame oil you bought back does not smell at all?This means that you are likely to have bought fake sesame oil. So, how can we buy real sesame oil in our daily life?
1. Why is there fake sesame oil?
Sesame oil is a commonly used ingredient in our daily cooking, it has a rich aroma and unique flavor that adds an enticing taste to dishes. However, with the development of the market and driven by commercial interests, some unscrupulous merchants began to produce and sell counterfeit and shoddy sesame oil. These fake sesame oils may be manufactured by adulteration with inferior oils and fats, adding chemical ingredients, etc., making fake sesame oils mixed in the market.
2. Learn the following points to distinguish between real and fake sesame oil.
1: Check the raw materials.
When buying sesame oil, the first thing to check is the raw material information of the product. Authentic sesame oil is mainly made from sesame seeds, so the product label should be clearly labeled as "100% natural sesame seeds". At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to whether it contains additives, preservatives and other ingredients, which are common counterfeit and inferior characteristics of fake sesame oil.
2: Smell the fragrance to distinguish the real from the fake.
The name of the oil already indicates that it has a unique fragrance, so it is a simple and effective way to tell the authenticity of the oil by smell. Authentic sesame oils should have a strong sesame scent, which is often lacking in fake sesame oils. When you buy it, you can open the cap and smell it a little, and if you smell the strong sesame fragrance, then it is a real sesame oil.
3: Observe color and texture.
Authentic sesame oils usually have a dark yellow or dark brown color with high transparency. Fake sesame oils, on the other hand, may appear lighter or even cloudy or uneven in color. In addition, real sesame oil is denser in texture and has a certain viscosity, while fake sesame oil is often thin.
4: Buy Reliable Brands.
In order to avoid buying fake sesame oil, we can choose to buy products from well-known and reliable brands. These brands generally have a good reputation and quality assurance, and can provide authentic sesame oil to consumers.
To summarize the main points:
1.Check the ingredients to make sure the product is labeled as 100% natural sesame seeds
2.Distinguish the authenticity of sesame oil by smelling and smelling, and real sesame oil has a strong sesame fragrance;
3.Observe the color and texture, the real sesame oil is dark yellow or dark brown, and the texture is viscous;
4.Choose to buy reliable brands and avoid buying fake sesame oil.
Finally, I hope that through these methods, you will be able to more easily distinguish between real and fake sesame oils, and enjoy the deliciousness and health brought by authentic sesame oils. Remember, for the health of you and your family, we should all choose real ingredients.