Extraction by industrial methods, involves various processes like bleaching, steaming, distillation and hydrogenation - the seeds are exposed to extremely high temperatures to get clear bland oil and chemicals like phosphoric acid, calcium hypo chlorite are added to increase the shelf life of the product which in turn affects not only the flavor and aroma but also strips the oil of all its nutritive values. The more refined an oil is the less nourishing it will be for our bodies. Before refined oils we were traditionally using cold pressed oils- in our local terms, Chekku ennai/Ghani tel”. No heat or minimal heat was used for crushing/pressing the seeds and the process of production was simple without the addition of any solvent. The end product, thereby was qualitative with nutrients intact - making it ideal for cooking. Benefits of using organic cold pressed oils: Unprocessed - No added preservatives and chemicals Absolutely free of pesticides (which are arguably carcinogenic) High in Vitamin E and micro nutrients that are vital for our holistic well-being. Completely free from Trans-fat. Retains antioxidants. As it is manually filtered, it is more viscous and retains the flavour fully.
Oil is squeezed directly from sunflower seeds by crushing them by pressing seeds under low-temperature condition known as cold pressing resulting in healthy and nutritious oil with mild and pleasant flavor.
Recycling Glass Bottles - you can return used oil glass bottles. If they are in good shape without any cracks we will refund Rs. 10 per bottle to your wallet. This is available only on glass bottles. When you return please make sure to make an entry in delivery boy sheet or send us a whatsapp at 733-8343303
Benefits: The health benefits of sunflower oil include its ability to improve heart health, boost energy, strengthen the immune system, improve skin health, lower cholesterol, protect against asthma, and reduce inflammation. It has one of the highest concentrations of polyunsaturated fat among cooking oils. It supplies some monounsaturated fat and is low in saturated fat making it an overall heart-healthy option.
