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SESAME OIL MARKET IS PROJECTED TO CLIMB $8.2 BN BY 2033

Worldwide consumption of sesame oil is estimated at $4.6 billion for 2023 and is expected to reach $8.2 billion by 2033end. The global sesame oil market is projected to exhibit expansion at 5.9% CAGR from 2023 to 2033. Increasing health awareness among consumers and growing applications of sesame oil in the food and beverage industry are expected to drive the market over the forecast period.

Sesame oil is obtained from sesame seeds and is rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It is widely used as a cooking oil and in various food formulations, owing to its nutty flavor and aroma. Increasing consumption of sesame oil as a cooking oil in various cuisines of Asia Pacific countries, such as

India, China, and Japan, is expected to propel the market over the forecast period.

Increasing health awareness and rising disposable income are some of the factors driving the demand for sesame oil across the globe. The market is expected to be driven by the growing applications of sesame oil in food and beverage industry. Moreover, the increasing demand for organic sesame oil is expected to provide numerous growth opportunities to the market.

Sesame oil is extracted from sesame seeds, which come from a plant species called Sesamum Indicum that has a long history of cultivation in India and certain African countries. Sesame oil has been used extensively in various cuisines around the world and has been the primary use for centuries.

Surging popularity of Korean and Chinese cuisines in Western countries owing to globalization is projected to influentially augment sesame oil consumption on a global level across the forecast period. Increasing awareness regarding the health benefits associated with pure sesame oil consumption is also anticipated to uplift shipments of sesame seed oil and other sesame ingredients over the next ten years.

Supportive government initiatives to help sesame seed farmers and increasing exports of sesame seeds around the world are also predicted to positively impact sesame oil demand in the future. Increasing consumer inclination towards natural and organic food products, surging use in cosmetic and personal care product manufacturing, and rising scope of sesame seed oil in nutraceutical applications are other aspects that could boost industry growth over the coming years.n

SCOOP INTO HAPPINESS WITH BURMA BURMA ARTISANAL ICE CREAMS AND MERCHANDISE T-SHIRTS

Burma Burma Restaurant and Tea Room is a brand known to offer cuisine from Burma (Myanmar), delicately made from cherished family recipes. Post the successful launch of its restaurant business and BB pantry, the brand now forays into launching artisanal ice creams and merchandise t-shirts. Deep rooted connections with flavours, stories and nostalgia, Burma Burma now introduces gourmet ice creams in six unique and premium flavours. Each of the ice creams brings an irresistible mix of flavour profiles, set to satisfy every taste and inspire moments of everyday happiness. To match their yummy ice creams, Burma Burma collaborated with Pure Waste to design a range of responsibly produced recycled t-shirts. Talking about the t-shirts designed by Rushil Bhatnagar, the designs pay homage to 80s ice cream parlours coupled with chequered decors and stencil-painted texts. These t-shirts are exclusively made to celebrate Burma Burma's new range of nostalgic artisanal ice creams.

The ice cream flavours are so unique that you might be spoilt for choices. “Honeycomb & Sweetcorn”, “Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil”, “Caramelised Chocolate & Cheese”, “Pineapple Energee” , “Avocado & Honey” and “Durian Fruit” are the scrumptious whipped up scoops to choose from the ice cream menu. With palette friendly flavours and people’s favourite, the experimentation goes beyond the kitchen to innovate with nostalgia.

At its core, the team at Burma Burma is constantly inspired by everyday ingredients living with them since they were kids. These ice creams are created with some very unique and unusual ingredient combinations like a Sweet corn ice cream popsicle and honey comb, the after school drink of every kid Pineapple Energee which is flavoured milk, churned to an ice cream, served with brown butter crumble, Avocado ice cream topped with honey caviar and coconut fumes and the forbidden Asian Durian Fruit known for its distinct taste and flavour churned into one-of-a-kind handmade ice cream exclusively available at Burma Burma.

Offering the yummiest ice creams in a variety of flavours for Indian homes is a new dimension added by the recognised multiple outlet brand. These delectable scoops by Burma Burma are here to win your hearts with the best quality ingredients.

Commenting on the launch cofounder Ankit Gupta says, "The recently introduced flavours are a reflection of the preferences of Millennials and Gen Z. We have played upon the nostalgia of ice cream rituals such as visiting parlours, birthday parties, bowls shared with families & guests which to an extent helped us in creation of each flavour. Thus making this new range accessible and enjoyable for all ages. These new flavours represent our passion and commitment to creating what’s ‘next’ on our menu. Our packaging is equally nostalgic and breaks through the monotony by encapsulating the feeling of vintage parlours and ice cream trucks.”