Coconut Oil
Cold-pressed coconut oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat using mechanical pressing at low temperatures (below 60°C), preserving natural nutrients, aroma, and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) like lauric acid without chemicals or heat.
Key Benefits
Rich in antioxidants and antimicrobials, it boosts heart health by raising HDL cholesterol, supports weight loss via quick-energy MCTs, fights infections, and aids skin/hair by moisturizing deeply and reducing dandruff. Ideal for Kerala's tropical climate, it enhances immunity and digestion without refined oil's nutrient loss.
Production Basics
De-husk mature coconuts, grate/dry meat into copra, cold-press slowly in a chakku (wooden ghani), filter debris, settle 2-3 days, and bottle—yields pure oil with nutty scent.
Groundnut Oil
Cold-pressed groundnut oil (also called peanut oil) is extracted mechanically from peanuts at low temperatures using wooden presses like chekku, retaining natural nutrients, flavor, and antioxidants without chemicals or refining.
Key Benefits
Rich in monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and phytosterols, it supports heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, boosts skin elasticity, fights oxidative stress, and provides sustained energy. Its high smoke point (160-210°C) suits frying, while nutty taste enhances Kerala dishes without refined oil's trans fats.
Common Uses
Ideal for deep/shallow frying, sautéing veggies, curries, pickles, or seasoning salads; use as a marinade base or skin/hair massage oil for glow and moisture.
Production Basics
Clean/roast peanuts lightly, load into wooden ghani for slow cold-pressing, filter sediment, and settle 2-3 days before bottling—common in South India for pure, aromatic oil with 1-2 year shelf life airtight.
Almond Oil
Cold-pressed almond oil is extracted from sweet almonds (Prunus dulcis) using mechanical pressing at low temperatures (under 50°C), preserving vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats without heat or chemicals.
Key Benefits
Packed with vitamin E, omega fatty acids, and polyphenols, it supports heart health, boosts brain function and memory, aids digestion as a mild laxative, and strengthens immunity with anti-inflammatory effects. For skin and hair, it deeply moisturizes, reduces acne/eczema, promotes growth, and strengthens nails—ideal for Kerala's dry seasons.
Common Uses
Take 1-2 tsp daily in warm milk for nutrition; massage on body, face, scalp, or babies for hydration and relaxation; add to salads, desserts, or hair masks.
Production Basics
Shell/dry almonds to 5-7% moisture, crush into paste, cold-press hydraulically filter sediment, and settle—yields pure, nutty oil with 1-2 year shelf life airtight.