What is wood-pressed oil?
- Wood pressed oil is the one that is extracted from oil seeds through “Marachekku” or “Gana” or “Ghani”.
- In the olden days the edible oil was extracted in Gana or Ghani.
- The traditional method of wood pressing, cold extraction involves no external addition of heat and also no chemicals are used
What are the benefits of wooden cold-pressed oil?
- Cold-pressed oils have high nutritional value and hence are highly recommended as an alternative to cooking.
- They are rich sources of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.
- Besides, they also contain zinc and vitamins like vitamin A, C, E, D lecithin, and potassium.
- Cold-pressed oils also contain bioflavonoids.
Is wood-pressed oil better than refined oil?
- It lowers cholesterol levels as wood pressed oils are manufactured under intense heat and contain no chemicals.
- It helps prevent the risk of Heart Disease and eliminate other health problems.
- It improves blood circulation and helps to provide healthy skin and prevent wrinkles and premature aging.