Question 1

What is cold pressed oil?

Accepted Answer

Cold pressing is a mechanical process of extracting oil from oil seeds at room temperature in a traditional way without adding any chemicals, preservatives and any external heat.

Cold pressed oil is unbleached, unrefined, fresh aroma and without using any form of heat to extract the oil which might degrade the oil's flavour and nutritional quality.

Cold pressed oil retain healthy antioxidants which help combat free radicals that cause cell damage in the body. Most cold pressed oils are rich source of vitamin E, which has anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

Cold Pressed oils are also rich sources of oleic acid that help boost your immune system. When we use cold pressed oils for cooking made the cold pressed oils are become excellent oil for health.

Question 2

Why is cold pressed oil better?

Accepted Answer

Cold pressed oil is processed at lower temperatures does not alter the properties of the oil which contains a higher phenolic and nutrient content than expeller-pressed oil.

Cold pressed oils retain all their flavour, aroma, and nutritional value, making these oils great for cooking and skin care requirements. Cold pressed oil contain zero grams of trans fatty acids and are naturally cholesterol-free.

Question 3

Is cold pressed oil good for frying?

Accepted Answer

If you are new to cold pressed oil the aroma will be very strong so that some would not like it. So we recommed to use use groundnut oil for cooking. Cold pressed sesame oil and cold pressed coconut oil can be used for dressing.

Cold pressed groundnut oil is ideal for use in deep frying because high smoke point of groundnut oil is 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Question 4

Which type of wood is used in Wooden Ghani?

Accepted Answer

The oil from wooden churner is extracted using the means of Ayurvedas the wood used in the churner is made of selected Vaghai / Neem / Babool / Mango trees as suggested by Ayurveda Rishis.

Due to this all the natural values are maintained in the oil and is beneficial in the natural way. Therefore for families good health the oil extracted from wooden churner should be used.

Question 5

How should cold pressed oils be stored?

Accepted Answer

Once received your oils, please transfer to a glass container.

Do not overheat the oil (when exposed to a temperature that is too high, a noxious smoke emanates from the oil).

Question 6

How is the filtering done in Standard Oil?

Accepted Answer

After extraction from Ghani process, oil pass through cotton cloth of every 5 layer to filter small particles and then the edible oil moves to pack in container.

Question 7

Can we use cold pressed oil for cooking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cold pressed oil is very healthy for cooking.

Question 8

Is cold pressed oil good for deep frying?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cold pressed groundnut oil is good for deep frying because it has high smoke point. (450 degree Fahrenheit).

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