Wood-Pressed Sesame Oil

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Wood-Pressed Sesame Oil

Balanced gingelly aroma for regular Indian cooking

Rs. 500.00 Rs. 799.00

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MADE IN INDIA

This sesame oil is made for regular Indian cooking, where its aroma is meant to be noticed, not masked.

When heated, the aroma opens up slowly. Deep, warm, and familiar, like traditional gingelly oil used at home.

It suits well with dishes where sesame oil is expected and appreciated, not hidden or neutralised.

The oil holds its character without turning sharp, bitter, or overwhelming during cooking.

Sesame seeds are sourced from a single growing region and pressed in small batches.

Seeds are cleaned and pressed slowly using a traditional wooden ghani.

Each batch is handled separately. There is no mixing across batches and no fixing later.

Known as Ellu Ennai in Tamil and Nuvvula Nune in Telugu households.

• Wood-pressed using a traditional wooden ghani

• Slow extraction at low RPM

• Single filtered

• Unrefined and not deodorised

• Made from whole sesame seeds

• Commonly known as gingelly oil or cold-pressed sesame oil

• Aroma develops gradually when heated
• Remains stable during regular cooking
• Works well for traditional dishes
• Easy to use daily if sesame oil is familiar
• Enhances dishes like poriyal, rasam, and curries

Store in a cool, dry place.
Oil may thicken slightly in cooler temperatures.
This is normal for unrefined sesame oil.

Traditional Ghani

Pressed slow. Left the way it should be.

Sesame seeds are pressed slowly using a traditional wooden ghani.

The oil comes out gradually, without rushing the process. This helps keep the aroma balanced and familiar.

The oil behaves predictably while cooking. It does not turn sharp or overpower dishes.

Nothing is corrected later. What comes out of the press is what you cook with.

The process stays simple from start to finish.

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FAQs

Wood-pressed sesame oil has traditionally been used for frying in Indian kitchens. When used at normal cooking temperatures, it handles heat well and is commonly used for snacks and everyday frying.

Wood-pressed refers to extraction using a traditional wooden ghani. Cold-pressed refers to oil extracted without high heat. In practice, wood-pressing naturally keeps temperatures low, so both terms are often used interchangeably.

Wood-pressed oil is extracted slowly in small batches and yields less oil per kilogram of seeds. Refined oils are produced in large volumes using faster processes that maximise yield and standardise colour and smell. The difference in process and scale affects the price.

Wood-pressed sesame oil is extracted slowly and left largely untouched after pressing. Refined sesame oil goes through multiple heating and processing steps to remove aroma and variation. Many people prefer wood-pressed oil for traditional cooking where flavour matters.

Both oils are used in Indian kitchens, but they behave differently. Sunflower oil is usually refined and neutral. Sesame oil has a distinct aroma and is traditionally used in dishes where that flavour is expected.

Yes, many people use wood-pressed sesame oil for oil pulling as part of their daily routine. It is usually chosen because it is unrefined and made using traditional methods.

Wood-pressed sesame oil is commonly used for external applications like hair oiling and massage. People prefer it because it is not heavily processed or deodorised.

Black sesame oil generally has a stronger, earthier flavour and higher natural antioxidant content. White sesame oil has a milder taste and is more commonly used for everyday cooking where a softer flavour is preferred.

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