benmost (benmost)

[ cal and subtropical countries for the sake of the seeds and the oil expre ed from it. The leaves are very mucilaginous, and readily im part this quality to water. The seeds have from ancient times been cla ed with the most nutritious grains, and are still extensively used for food in Asia and Africa. They yield about half their weight of oil (known as benne-, gingili-, teel-, or sesame oil), which is inodorous, not readily turned rancid Benne-plant (Sesamum Indicum). by exposure, and in uni versal use in India in cooking and anointing, for soaps, etc. Large quantities of both oil and seeds are imported into France, England, and the United States, and are used chiefly in the manufacture of soap and for the adulteration of olive-oil, or as a substitute for it.