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Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known to humans, domesticated well over 3000 years ago. Sesame has highest of oil contents as of in any other seeds. It has a rich, nutty flavor; it is a common ingredient in cuisines across the world. Trading of sesame between Mesopotamia and the Indian subcontinent occurred by 2000 BC. It is possible that the Indus Valley Civilization exported sesame oil to Mesopotamia. Turkey indicates that sesame was grown and pressed to extract oil at least 2750 years ago. Sesame is drought-tolerant, and has been called a survivor crop.

Sesame oil is made from raw, pressed sesame seeds and has culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses. Sesame oil is a widespread ingredient in almost all the world cuisines. It is used in cooking for its rich, nutty flavor. It can be used in stir-fries, Chinese cuisine marinades for meat or fish, vinaigrettes, sauces or dips.