Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the most important
oilseed crops (because of its high content of lipid)
in the world (Shyu & Hwang, 2002). It is not only
a source of edible oil, but also widely used in baked
goods and confectionery products (Namiki, 1995). It is
also consumed as a nutritious food, beneficial to health
in oriental countries. Many studies have been conducted
to investigate the health-promoting effect of sesame