Lately, cold-pressed oil is getting popular based on the belief that it is natural and organic. It has nutrients that refined oil doesn’t have. But, let us first discuss what cold-pressed oil is and why it is getting popular.

 

The oil that is extracted from seeds, vegetables or nuts by pressing in a chakki or wooden ghani, which is a long cylindrical contraption is called cold-pressed oil. Ghani in the olden days was a mortar and pestle device made from wood or stone. It uses animals to operate it to extract oil where seeds were pressurized from oil-bearing seeds.  

 

 

This is the simplest method to extract cold-pressed oils from seeds. But, nowadays extraction machines have replaced the ghani and excessive heat is used further generating high quantities of oil. But in the process quality of oil suffers. Chemicals are also used in the extraction process. This method yields more oil and is a faster method. But, the quality of oil suffers due to the depletion of vitamins and nutrients.

 

So, cold-pressed oils are nutritious and natural as compared to refined oil.

 

Benefits of cold-pressed oil:

 

 

Cold-pressed oil is great for cooking but should be prepared on low heat. While extracting cold-pressed oil minimal heat is used so that the oil’s benefits are preserved. Thus, when you use high heat when you cook the purpose is not served.

 

 

Cold-pressed oil contains high levels of unsaturated fat, which breaks down while cooking on high heat. Thus, cold-pressed oil is best when used to sprinkle over foods like salad and pasta.

 

 

But recent studies have revealed that it’s good when used for cooking too. May it be coconut oil, sesame oil, olive oil or sunflower oil all oils can be found in the cold-pressed version in the market. So, the next time you visit the local market, choose to buy cold-pressed oil as it is healthy and nutritious.

 

 

Benefits of cold-pressed oil for children:

 

 

When you use cold-pressed oil for cooking it ensures your child’s good health. It can be used for external applications and can be used to massage the baby’s body and can be applied to the child’s hair and skin instead of using the cosmetic oils available in the market. The healthy nutrients of the cold-pressed oil get passed on to the child and nourish his/her skin and hair.

 

 

Since it is unrefined, cold-pressed oil doesn’t have a long shelf life so you have to buy just the required quantity and don’t store it in bulk.

 

 

Store the oil in a dark and cook place, in opaque and dark containers. It helps to retain the nutritional quality.

Start using it gradually even if you use it to cook food or apply it externally. Then you can increase its use. This helps you to adapt to the taste in your food and you can also observe if you are allergic to it.

 

These oils add nutrition and flavor to the food. Now that you are aware that cold-pressed oils are beneficial as compared to refined oils, use them wisely.

 

 

Things to note:

 

• Cold-pressed oil does not have a long shelf life as it is unrefined. So, buy just the required quantity, and do not try to buy it in bulk and store it.

 

• Store the oil in a dark and cool place, and preferably in opaque and dark containers. This helps to retain its nutritional quality and taste.

 

• Whether you consume it or apply it on the skin or hair, start slowly and gradually increase your use. This will help you to adapt to the oil’s taste in your food and to observe any allergic skin reactions.

 

 

If you’ve made up your mind to use cold-pressed oil visit the Navmi website.

 

Navmi https://www.navmi.co.in/ is here to make a difference in your life by encouraging healthy eating. Visit our website to get a range of organic and natural products like ghee, jaggery, honey, cold-pressed oil, etc. All that you need to do is contact us https://www.navmi.co.in/contact/  to connect with nature and start eating healthy.

 

 

 

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