Why cold wood pressed oils only ?
COLD STONE/WOODPRESSED OIL |
COLD EXPELLERPRESSED OIL |
REFINED OIL |
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PROCEDURE |
Extracted in a stone or wooden kolhu, chekku , kachi ghani. |
The entire machine can be made of steel or iron. |
It is extracted in a metallic expeller. |
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TEMPERATURE |
The entire process is done at low temperatures as the wood absorbs any extra heat generated. |
Metal machinery can increase heat generation up to 95 ℃. |
This process may heat up to 200 ℃. |
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PRODUCTION |
40% or less extraction quantity. |
Up to 60% extraction quantity. |
80 % to 100% extraction quantity. |
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NUTRITION |
Very high in nutritional value. They are loaded with antioxidants & other nutrients. |
Loses some nutrients & antioxidants due to the heat generation. |
Less nutritional value. Antioxidants may be completely stripped. |
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PURITY |
Naturally filtered with no added chemicals. |
Naturally filtered with no added chemicals. |
Oil is neutralized, degummed, bleached & deodorized. |
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AROMA |
Strong natural aroma. |
Normal - mild aroma. |
No aroma. |
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BENEFITS |
Very good for skin & health. |
Good for skin & health. |
May be harmful for skin & health. |