What is a cooking oil?

Cooking oil is a fat extracted from plants or animals which we use every day for frying, baking, and dressing. Cooking oil is known as edible oil as it is fit for consumption by living beings. In India, we usually consume Groundnut Oil, Coconut Oil, Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Butter & Ghee.

The process of extracting cooking oil

During the old traditional time, it is a common practice to use a device known as “chekku” which will be operated with the help of bulls. This is a time-consuming process as bulls are used in the extraction process, which usually moves very slow. But because of this reason, the heat generated during the extraction process will be very less, thereby retaining the natural properties of the oil. That’s why the traditional cold-pressed oils are rich in aroma and nutrients. With the invention of modern machinery, the oil extraction process became faster and the bull which operated the “chekku” is replaced by motorized machines that produce a lot of heat. This causes the oil to lose the original aroma and nutrients.

How cold-pressed oil is mentioned as good for health?

• Since no or very minimal heat is involved in the extraction of the oils, the original quality and nutrients are preserved which is healthier for the consumers.
• Cold-pressed oil extraction uses no chemicals or solvents to refine the oil which is an added benefit.
• Natural cold-pressed oils are rich in vitamin E and micro-nutrients that are good for consumers.
• Natural cold-pressed oils retain phosphatides which are good for cognitive, cardiovascular, and liver functions. In the modern technique extraction process the phosphatides are removed from the oil using some phosphoric acid.

Suggested Cold-pressed Oils by Vivasar

Vivasar Cold-pressed Coconut Oil

Vivasar Cold-pressed coconut oil has no trans-fat and more healthier than any other processed coconut oil. Good for heart health, skin, and hair.
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Vivasar Pure Cold Pressed Gingelly Oil

Vivasar Pure Cold Pressed Gingelly Oil is a good source of nutrients that preserves bone health and has high levels of antioxidants. It has excellent health benefits.
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Vivasar Pure Cold Pressed Groundnut Oil

Groundnut oil is a good option for healthy frying because it can be heated to a higher temperature than most of the other oils.
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