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Cold-Pressed Kardai Safflower Oil

A lighter everyday cooking oil traditionally valued in Maharashtra for its mild taste and naturally high linoleic acid content.

Known as Kardai (कर्डई), Kardi Oil, or Kusum Oil across different parts of India, safflower has been part of traditional Indian cooking long before refined vegetable oils replaced it in urban kitchens. Sattva Origin brings it back cold-pressed, unrefined, and exactly as it was always meant to be.

Wood-pressed below 50°C from carefully selected safflower seeds sourced from seasonal Maharashtra harvests, this oil is minimally processed to preserve its natural character light in texture, mild in flavour, and rich in naturally occurring linoleic acid (Omega-6).

After pressing, the oil settles naturally for 72 hours. No bleaching. No chemicals. No refining. Just pure, unrefined safflower oil from one harvest, one source, one season.

Crafted for everyday cooking, salad dressings, baking, and mindful living. A heritage ingredient, honestly pressed and finally lab-tested.

Highest Omega-6 Seasonal Harvest Chemical Free Wood Pressed

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Wood Pressed

Highest Omega-6

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FSSAI Certified

Hexane Free

Single Origin

Seasonal Batch

Why Choose Our Cold-Pressed Kardai Safflower Oil

6 Reasons Traditional Kardai Oil Continues to Be Valued

Seasonally harvested and traditionally wood-pressed below 50°C using a Babul wood Kachi Ghani, Sattva Origin Cold Pressed Safflower Oil is crafted for those who value purity, traditional processing, and mindful everyday cooking.

Naturally Rich in Linoleic Acid

Safflower oil is naturally known for its high linoleic acid (Omega-6) content, making it one of the more distinctive traditional cooking oils.

Naturally Occurring Vitamin E

Cold-pressed extraction helps preserve the oil’s natural nutritional character, including naturally occurring Vitamin E.

Light & Versatile for Everyday Cooking

With its light texture and clean profile, cold-pressed safflower oil works well for daily cooking while allowing the flavours of spices and ingredients to stand out naturally.

Traditionally Processed

Made using traditional wood-press extraction without chemical refining, bleaching, or artificial additives.

Mild and Neutral Flavor

Unlike strongly aromatic oils, safflower oil has a gentle flavour profile that blends seamlessly into a wide variety of Indian and everyday dishes.

Carefully Sourced from Maharashtra

Prepared using selected safflower seeds sourced from Maharashtra’s traditional farming regions known for seasonal oilseed cultivation.

What's Inside

Nutritional Information

Per 100 ml · Independently lab-tested, batch #2025-09. No additives. No preservatives. 100% Cold-Pressed Kardai Safflower Oil — nothing else

Nutrient	Per 100 ml
Energy	899 kcal
Total Fat	100 g
Saturated Fat	10 g
Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)	15 g
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)	75 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Protein	0 g
Sodium	0 g
Total Sugars	✓ 0 g
No Additives and Preservatives	✓ Verified

Allergen Information: Processed in a facility handling peanuts.

Zero Trans Fat

Naturally Occurring Vitamin E

100% Kardai Safflower Oil

Quality Tested for Consistency

In Your Kitchen

6 Reasons Traditional Kardai Oil Continues to Be Valued

Light, versatile, and naturally mild in flavour. Sattva Origin Cold-Pressed Kardai Safflower Oil, also known as Kardi Oil or Kusum Oil, is crafted for everyday cooking and traditional home use.

Cold-Pressed Safflower Oil Traditionally Wood-Pressed Mild & Neutral Flavour

Daily Tadka & Sautéing

Ideal for dal, poha, upma, sabzis, and everyday cooking where you want the natural flavours of spices and ingredients to stand out without the oil overpowering the dish.

Recommended Heat: Medium · 130–160°C

Salad Dressings & Marinades

Its clean and neutral flavour profile makes safflower oil suitable for salad dressings, marinades, herb infusions, and cold preparations.

Recommended Heat: No Heat · Room Temperature

Baking & Flatbreads

Can be used as a substitute for refined vegetable oils in baking and dough preparations including cakes, muffins, chapatis, and parathas where a lighter oil is preferred.

Recommended Heat: Oven up to 160°C · Tawa Medium Heat

Shallow Frying

Suitable for vegetable cutlets, fritters, tikkis, and other shallow-fried recipes at moderate cooking temperatures.

Recommended Heat: Medium · 150–165°C

Traditional Pickles & Spice Preparations

Works well in homemade pickles and spice preparations where a lighter, neutral oil helps balance the flavour of spices and ingredients.

Recommended Heat: ["Room Temperature · No Heat"]

Hair & Scalp Massage

Traditionally used in parts of Maharashtra for hair and scalp massage because of its light texture and non-heavy feel. Warm gently before external application.

Recommended Heat: Warm to Body Temperature · External Use Only

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Kardai (कर्डई), also known as Kardi Oil or Kusum Oil, is the traditional Maharashtrian name for safflower oil. It has been valued for generations for its light texture, mild flavour, and versatile everyday use.

Safflower is traditionally grown as a seasonal winter crop in parts of Maharashtra. Since agricultural harvests naturally vary by season and climate, availability may vary through the year.

Cold-pressed safflower oil is extracted using traditional low-temperature mechanical pressing methods without aggressive chemical refining or bleaching. This helps preserve the oil’s natural flavour, texture, and nutritional character.

Yes. Cold-pressed safflower oil is suitable for everyday cooking including tadka, sautéing, light frying, salad dressings, marinades, and traditional Indian recipes.

When stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, the oil typically maintains best quality for up to 12 months from the date of manufacture. Always keep the bottle tightly sealed after use.

Safflower is not commonly considered a major allergen. However, individuals with specific food sensitivities or medical conditions should consult their healthcare professional before consumption.

Single-origin, single-harvest seeds from Maharashtra's Vidarbha and Marathwada regions — where deep black cotton soil and winter temperatures create ideal conditions for safflower cultivation. Never blended across regions or harvest seasons.