Cold Pressed Oils – The Healthy Alternative to Refined Cooking Oils

Switch to Natural, Unrefined Cooking – No Chemicals, No Heat Processing

It’s time to rethink what’s in your kitchen. If you're still using refined cooking oils, you may be unknowingly consuming chemicals, trans fats, and lost nutrition. At SutraKart, we offer a better choice — cold pressed oils made using traditional wooden churners (lakdi ghani), preserving every bit of the oil’s nutrients, flavor, and natural goodness.

Cold pressed oils retain their natural aroma, taste, and antioxidants — without undergoing bleaching, deodorization, or heating. They are extracted below 45°C, ensuring vital phytonutrients remain intact. These oils not only enhance your food but also support long-term health, digestion, and immunity.

⚠️ Why Refined Oils Are Harmful

• Heated above 200°C: Destroying all natural enzymes and good fats
• Solvent extraction: Often involves hexane, a petroleum derivative
• Bleached and deodorized: To mask the chemical taste and smell
• Trans fats & oxidation: Linked to heart disease, obesity, and cancer

Refined oils might look clear and light — but they are nutritionally empty and chemically processed. They damage your gut lining, increase LDL cholesterol, and contribute to chronic inflammation.

✅ Health Benefits of Cold Pressed Oils

• Retains antioxidants: Vitamin E, polyphenols, and plant sterols
• Good for heart: Improves HDL levels, lowers triglycerides
• Supports digestion: Stimulates bile secretion, easy on the liver
• No chemicals or solvents: Just pure seed-to-oil extraction
• Natural taste & aroma: Makes your meals tastier and authentic

🍳 Best Cold Pressed Oils to Replace Refined Oils

1. Cold Pressed Groundnut Oil – Nutty, Balanced & Heart-Friendly

Perfect for Indian cooking, especially stir-fries and curries. High in monounsaturated fats and phytosterols, it supports heart health and stable blood sugar levels.

• Use for: Frying, sautéing, and everyday Indian meals
• Why switch: No trans fats, better taste than refined sunflower oil

2. Cold Pressed Sesame Oil – Traditional, Rich & Ayurvedic

A staple in South Indian kitchens and Ayurveda, sesame oil enhances digestion, strengthens bones, and adds depth of flavor. It has natural antioxidants like sesamol and sesamin.

• Use for: Tadka, dosas, pickles, and oil pulling
• Why switch: Replace refined vegetable oil with a digestive booster

3. Cold Pressed Mustard Oil – Strong, Immunity-Boosting & Anti-Bacterial

Mustard oil has been used for centuries in Eastern India and Bengal. Known for its warming properties, it boosts metabolism and provides natural antimicrobial protection.

• Use for: Traditional curries, winter cooking, and pickling
• Why switch: Clean, chemical-free pungency vs refined blended oils

4. Cold Pressed Sunflower Oil – Light & Vitamin-Rich

Cold pressed sunflower oil is a healthy replacement for refined sunflower oil. It's loaded with vitamin E and supports hormonal balance, making it ideal for women and children.

• Use for: Baking, sautéing, and salad dressings
• Why switch: Preserves antioxidants without synthetic preservatives

5. Cold Pressed Coconut Oil – Versatile & Thermally Stable

One of the few oils stable at high heat, cold pressed coconut oil is ideal for frying and deep-frying. It supports gut health, boosts energy, and is even safe for infants.

• Use for: Deep frying, South Indian cooking, baby food
• Why switch: Avoid refined palm oil or synthetic cooking mediums

🍲 How to Transition from Refined Oils to Cold Pressed Oils

• Start with 1 oil for 2 weeks to help your body adapt
• Use cold pressed oil for raw use (salads, finishing dishes)
• Choose oils by regional cooking: sesame for South India, mustard for East
• Replace refined oils in phased approach: 25%, 50%, then full switch