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Cold pressed oil is extracted using only mechanical pressure at temperatures below 45–50°C, without solvent-based extraction or intensive refining processes. This helps retain the oil’s natural aroma, flavour, and nutritional character compared to intensive refining processes. It is how cooking oil was made in India for generations before industrial processing arrived.
Many families prefer cold pressed oils because they are typically less processed and retain more of their natural aroma, flavour, and nutritional character compared to heavily refined oils.The choice often comes down to cooking preference, processing style, and how closely people want their ingredients to reflect traditional methods.
Cold pressed oils are extracted using slower mechanical methods with minimal processing, while refined oils typically go through multiple industrial refining stages designed for large-scale production and neutral flavour profiles.
Hexane is an industrial solvent commonly used in large scale oil extraction processes to improve extraction efficiency. It dissolves oil from seeds at a higher yield than mechanical pressing. Regulatory bodies set acceptable residue limits rather than zero-tolerance standards. Cold pressing uses only mechanical extraction methods without solvent-based processing.
Cold pressed oils typically retain a more distinctive aroma and flavour profile compared to heavily refined oils. The natural aroma compounds preserved through cold pressing give the oil a warm, nutty depth that many families associate with traditional cooking. Many families notice the difference most clearly during everyday tadka and cooking.
Cold pressed groundnut oil has a ~160°C smoke point suitable for daily tadka, sautéing, parathas, and shallow frying. Cold pressed sesame oil reaches ~177°C. Both cover the full range of everyday Indian cooking at medium heat. These oils are best suited for everyday medium heat cooking applications.
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Three cold pressed oils Groundnut (₹349/1000ml), Sesame (₹379/500ml), and Kardai Safflower (₹399/1000ml). All oils are wood pressed below 45°C using a Babul Kachi Ghani, periodically quality tested in certified laboratories and crafted with careful sourcing and quality-focused processes.
Cold pressed groundnut oil if you cook South Indian or Maharashtrian food daily it handles tadka, sautéing, and parathas and has the richest flavour profile. Cold pressed Safflower oil if you prefer a neutral taste for everyday cooking. Cold pressed sesame oil if you cook South Indian rice dishes or practice Ayurveda. The complete bundle includes all three oils at a bundled price.
It naturally contains resveratrol, a plant compound associated with groundnuts and traditional cold-pressed extraction methods. Intensive refining processes may reduce these naturally occurring compounds. It naturally retains the rich aroma and flavour associated with traditional groundnut oil. Carefully sourced Maharashtra groundnuts, wood-pressed below 45°C, periodically quality tested in certified laboratories.
Sesame is the only common cooking oil that contains Sesamin and Sesamolin, two lignans found nowhere else. Both are documented antioxidants. Sesamolin converts naturally to Sesamol, which contributes to sesame oil’s naturally stable shelf life and traditional use in pickling and everyday cooking. Intensive refining processes may reduce these naturally occurring compounds.
Kardai (कर्डई) is Maharashtra's traditional safflower, a winter crop that flowers once a year between October and February. We press close to harvest and do not blend across seasons. Seasonally harvested and traditionally associated with Maharashtra kitchens. Naturally high in Omega-6 fatty acids with a light, neutral cooking profile.
Cold pressed oil colour varies naturally between harvests. Seed variety, harvest season, soil conditions, and seed maturity all influence the oil’s natural pigment content. Natural colour variation is a normal characteristic of minimally processed oils.
Natural fibre sedimentation or slight cloudiness may occasionally occur in minimally processed cold-pressed oils. This is a natural characteristic of traditional wood-pressed extraction and natural settling methods.
Groundnut Oil 12 months from manufacture
Sesame Oil 12 months from manufacture
Kardai Safflower Oil 12 months from manufacture
Store in a cool, dark place with the cap tightly sealed after each use. No refrigeration needed under normal storage conditions.
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Our oils are periodically tested in FSSAI notified and NABL accredited laboratories for quality, purity, nutritional composition, and shelf-life standards.
Testing is conducted through FSSAI notified and NABL accredited third party laboratories as part of our quality focused process.
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Yes. Unrefined cold pressed sesame oil is traditionally associated with Ayurvedic Abhyanga practices. Traditionally, minimally processed sesame oil has been preferred for these applications. Warm gently to body temperature before use. Sattva Origin is a food product — consult your Ayurvedic practitioner for personalised therapeutic guidance.
Gandusha (oil pulling) involves swishing sesame oil for 5–20 minutes and spitting it out. Ayurvedic texts traditionally recommend unrefined sesame oil. Use one tablespoon, room temperature, on an empty stomach. Always spit out, never swallow. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for protocol guidance.
High linoleic safflower oil has traditionally been appreciated for its light and neutral cooking profile. We make no medical claims. If you are managing a specific health condition, consult your doctor or nutritionist for personalised dietary guidance.
Cold pressed groundnut oil contains naturally occurring oleic acid (Omega-9) and naturally free from trans fats during cold pressed extraction. We make no medical claims. If you have a specific health condition, consult your doctor or nutritionist for personalised dietary guidance.
Cold pressed sesame oil has been used in South Indian temple lamps and home puja for thousands of years. It burns cleanly with a characteristic warm aroma. Use a half filled lamp with a trimmed cotton wick for best results.
Cold pressed oils are commonly preferred by families looking for minimally processed cooking oils for everyday home use.Allergen note: groundnut oil contains peanuts. Sesame oil contains sesame. Both are major allergens.
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No. Cloudiness and natural sediment are a natural characteristic of minimally processed oils and traditional settling methods not damage or contamination. If the oil smells unusual or shows signs unrelated to natural variation, contact us immediately.
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat sources, with the cap tightly sealed after each use. No refrigeration needed. Use within 12 months of the manufacture date printed on the bottle.
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