Can someone Tell me the difference between the two kinds of sesame oil? I had a tin like the one on the right before but with the yellow design of the bottle on the right and I really liked it. Did they redesign the tin?
by tizzle_nizzle
In Korean Food
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* Left(고소한 참기름): More savory.
* Right(옛날 참기름): Traditional version, less savory.
[Here](https://biz.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2018/11/07/2018110700058.html) is an article (written in Korean) about their key difference, which is the ingredient. The left is made with whole sesame seeds while the right is made with roasted sesame powder. The manufacturer explains in the article that the whole seeds, which is more expensive, preserve much more savory aroma and flavor than the roasted powder does.
Kadoya for sesame oil
FWIW, if you’re hanging out in a korean grocery store, try perilla seed oil. It’s best as a finishing oil, but its SOOOO much nuttier and roastier than even toasted sesame oil.