Sesame is known as a nutrient-rich plant that provides many important health benefits. Many of these benefits are based on the essential components that sesame contains. Each component in the sesame plant varies depending on the growing conditions. For example, hot-pressed sesame oil contains higher amounts of sesamol, sesamin and lignan than cold-pressed or refined sesame oil. The lignan in sesame oil may vary according to the factors it is affected by. When we look at these factors, weather conditions, soil fertility, growing conditions, irrigation, fertilization and harvest times play an active role. Sesame seeds obtained with these factors are subjected to many processes in sesame factories in many countries (Central Asia, Turkey, Western Europe, India, etc.) and made ready for consumers. The most active role of sesame in these production factories is in areas such as tahini, sesame for pastry, sesame for bagels, sesame for Turkish delight, sortex sesame, tahini cream, double roasted tahini and halva. Zirve tahini again makes sesame ready for the consumption of customers by using sesame in such products. Since we mentioned the areas where sesame is used in our previous article, in this article we will talk about the components in sesame.
Here are the components that make up the power of sesame, such as sesamin, sesamolin, sesamol and sesaminol:
1. Sesamin
Sesamin is a type of lignan with antioxidant properties that is one of the main components of the sesame seed plant. This component in sesame is used in many nutritional supplements. According to research, sesamin has predominantly antioxidant properties. In terms of health, it regulates lipid metabolism, balances blood pressure and has anti-tumor properties. As it is metabolized in the body, it can be found in various forms and excretion usually occurs through bile, urine and feces. Sesamin is also one of the compounds responsible for sesame's characteristic flavor and aroma. This compound can be found in sesame oil and other sesame-based products. 
2. Sesamolin
Sesamolin is an important lignan found in sesame seeds. Although it has antioxidant properties, they are weaker than sesamol. However, when certain heating conditions are met, sesamolin can slowly convert to sesamol. Thanks to this property, the addition of sesamolin is utilized to increase the antioxidant properties of oils and fats.
3. Sesamol
Sesamol is the main flavor component and quality stabilizer of sesame oil, although it is found at low levels in sesame. It also has strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It has been observed to be stable under sunlight and compatible with some food additives. However, it has also shown that it cannot be used with strong oxidants.
4. Sesaminol
Sesaminol is an important oil-soluble lignan found in sesame seeds. Despite its low levels in sesame seeds, it has good antioxidant properties and thermal stability. Under acidic conditions, sesamolin can easily convert to sesaminol.
Sesame's key components are powerful compounds that provide many benefits for our health. Sesamin, sesamolin, sesamol and sesaminol have a wide range of effects, from antioxidant properties to supporting hormonal balance. These components are preferred by experts in many fields. Zirve tahini produces tahini by utilizing this unique feature of sesame. In addition to wholesale tahini production, Zirve Sesame and Sesamel produce tahini cream, which is a Sesamel product. Many companies across the country, such as Zirve Tahini (you can find these companies in the free company directories!), use these unique properties of sesame to create many products suitable for the consumer. We can also call it tahini sesame harmony. The final products, the main ingredient of which is sesame, are used in domestic and international markets, imports and exports, contributing to the national economy. In addition, when these essential components in sesame seeds are used correctly, they also help support body health.