COLD PRESSED · WOOD PRESSED
Cold Pressed & Wood Pressed Oils, Bilona Ghee
Pressed the traditional ghani way — no solvents, no refining, no deodorising. Just the natural flavour and aroma of the seed.
Buy organic cold pressed and wood pressed (chekku) oils and bilona ghee online from Dhatu Organics, Mysuru. They are pressed without solvents or refining, so each oil keeps its natural colour, aroma and flavour. NPOP certified organic, with free delivery across India on orders above ₹749.
Cold-pressed oils: quick facts
- Method: wood pressed in a traditional wooden ghani (mara chekku), with no chemical solvents and no refining, bleaching or deodorising.
- Our range: groundnut, sesame, mustard and coconut oils and more, plus bilona ghee.
- Appearance: unrefined oil can look slightly cloudy or settle a little; this is normal.
- Returns: opened oils and ghee can't be returned; damaged or incorrect items are replaced.
- Delivery: across India, free on orders above ₹749.
What does "cold-pressed" mean?
A cold-pressed oil is extracted by pressing the seed or nut mechanically, the traditional ghani (chekku) way, without chemical solvents and without the high-heat refining, bleaching and deodorising that most supermarket oils go through. That is why a cold-pressed groundnut oil smells of peanuts and a sesame oil tastes nutty. Nothing has been stripped out to make the oil neutral. Cold-pressed oils can look slightly cloudy and may settle a little at the bottom of the bottle. This is normal for unrefined oil.
Which oil should you use for what?
- Organic Groundnut Oil (also in 500ml): the everyday South Indian cooking oil for tadka, sabzi, dosa and frying.
- Organic Virgin Sesame Oil (gingelly / til / ellu): used for tempering, chutneys and pickles, and traditionally for oil pulling and massage.
- Organic Mustard Oil: pungent and robust, and the classic choice for Bengali and North Indian cooking and for pickles.
- Organic Coconut Oil and Extra Virgin Coconut Oil: for Kerala-style cooking, baking, and hair and skin care.
- Organic Sunflower Oil: a lighter taste for everyday cooking and baking.
- Flaxseed Oil: not for cooking. Drizzle it over salads, curd or smoothies.
- Sweet Almond Oil and Black Castor Oil: for hair, scalp and skin care.
Traditional ghee
Our Cow Ghee and A2 Ghee are bilona ghee: milk from grass-fed cows is set into curd, churned into butter and slowly simmered, for the rich aroma that makes dal, rice and sweets taste like home. The A2 ghee is made only from desi cow milk. Coconut Ghee is a dairy-free alternative for vegan cooking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cook and fry with cold-pressed oil?
Yes. Groundnut, sesame, mustard, coconut and sunflower oils are all traditional Indian cooking oils. For deep-frying, groundnut oil is the most common choice. Flaxseed oil should not be heated; use it raw.
Why does the oil look cloudy or have sediment?
Unrefined oil keeps fine natural particles from the seed. It can turn cloudy in cool weather and settle over time. That is a sign it has not been refined. Just shake the bottle gently.
How should I store cold-pressed oil?
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from the stove and direct sunlight, and use it within the best-before date on the pack. Smaller bottles of flaxseed oil are best kept in the fridge once opened.
Are these oils returnable?
Oils and ghee are perishable, so they can't be returned once opened. If a bottle arrives damaged or leaking, we will replace it. See our refund policy.
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