A time-honored tradition
At Spatika Taila, our oil seeds and nuts are churned at very low speed using a traditional 'marachekku', which is a wooden press that absorbs the heat made from the extraction process making the oil retain all its wholesome flavor and nutrients
Essential Information on Wood Pressed Oils
It's Eco Friendly
Not only do our oils contain no chemicals and additives, our oil making process involves very little water & energy consumption when compared to commercial cooking oil production We source from sustainable farms, our oil seeds & nuts are sun dried, the oil press is made of wood and the oil is bottled in recyclable material
It's Body Friendly
The essential fatty acids and amino acids that are retained in the oil by the use of wood pressed process ensures higher nutrition absorption and the healthy fats contribute towards greater vitamin absorption. It also aids in reducing oxidative stress, improves heart & cognitive function, boosts immunity & digestive power
It's Kitchen Friendly
The versatility of wood pressed oil means that it is an excellent choice for cooking & preparing a wide range of cuisines. The natural flavor lends itslef to the dishes and is also suitable for salads & marinades. The high smoke point of wood pressed oil is ideal for various cooking methods like sautéing, baking, deep frying and as an
Wood Pressed Oils are made using a traditional process where the seeds are purified, then put into a wooden jar called a ghani. The oil is extracted by rotating the ghani manually at less than 15rpm making the oil keep its natural composition & nutrient profile
Refined Oils are made at high temperatures, which can strip away nutrients & contain chemical solvents & additives. Refining processes include chemical refining, which uses caustic soda to remove free fatty acids, and physical refining, which uses steam distillation
