History Of Wood Cold Pressed Oils

Wood cold pressed oils date back to the Indus Valley Civilization. Evidence of cold pressed oil machinery was discovered in the remains of the Harappan civilization, which is around 5000 years old and is still seen in most rural regions. Even Sanskrit literature from around 500 BC mentions a wooden cold oil press; however, it must be more specified. As early as 1500 BC, mortar and pestle were used for crushing and extracting fluids from vegetative sources. Similar techniques were employed to extract juice from sugarcanes for sugar production and oil from seeds.

Traditional Methods Of Extraction Of Wood Cold Pressed Oils

Wood cold pressing is one of the most traditional processes for extracting oil from seeds. In India, traditional wooden oil ghani or chekku, a type of wooden press, has been used for centuries to produce cold pressed oils. This process entails the crushing of the seeds in the wooden mortar, which is also called "Chekku," "Ghani," and "Kolhu," and a wooden pestle that is continuously rotated through a bull at a very low RPM (Rotations Per Minute). This process generates less heat, saving the nutrients in the oil from getting denatured. Some artisanal manufacturers still utilise these wooden presses, which are operated manually.

Advantages Of Wood Cold Pressed Cooking Oils

Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in wood pressed or cold pressed oil for cooking due to the perceived benefits of these traditional extraction methods. While modern technology has introduced more efficient and automated oil extraction methods, wood pressed oils are still valued for their connection to ancient traditions, minimal processing, and potential nutritional advantages.

Potential benefits associated with wood pressed or cold pressed oils

• Retention Of Nutritional Value:

Cold pressing extracts oil from seeds or nuts without using heat, solvents, or chemicals. This delicate extraction procedure preserves the oil's natural components, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

 

• Preservation Of Flavour and Aroma:

Cold pressed oils are noted for their rich, unique flavours. The lack of high heat during extraction preserves the oil's flavours and fragrances, yielding a more genuine and tasty product.

• Minimal Processing:

Wood pressed or cold pressed oils are generally made with minimum processing procedures. They are frequently removed manually without the need for chemical solvents. This may appeal to people who seek less processed, natural food products.

• High Antioxidant Content:

Cold pressed oils, especially those sourced from seeds like sunflower or sesame, may contain more antioxidants than oils prepared with heat or chemicals. Antioxidants protect human beings from free radicals and oxidative stress.

 

• Potential Health Benefits:

Some study evidence suggests that cold pressed cooking oil may have beneficial health effects owing to its nutritional composition. For example, wood pressed coconut oil has been linked to various health advantages, including decreased inflammation and enhanced heart health. Using a wooden mill, our cold pressed cooking oils are derived from the highest quality seeds and nuts. The cold pressed oil is sieve filtered before being bottled in tin, preserving all its nutrients. The processing follows worldwide manufacturing and sanitary standards. We provide wood cold pressed cooking oils across India and beyond the world.

Our Wood Cold Pressed Oils

We ensure that our raw materials are sustainably sourced and are of the finest quality. We still utilise conventional wood press methods for extracting oils. The list of cold pressed oils that we make are:

• Wood pressed coconut oil
• Cold pressed groundnut oil
• Cold pressed sunflower oil
• Cold pressed sesame oil