Why Cold Pressed Oil is Better Than Refined Oil?
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In today’s fast-paced world, most cooking oils available in the market are highly processed. While they may look clean and clear, the process used to make refined oil often removes many natural nutrients. At ELIQO Naturals, we believe food should be made the traditional way, just like our grandparents prepared it. That is why we offer cold pressed oils that retain their natural goodness.
But for many of us, this is not just about oil.
It is about memories, traditions, and the care our ancestors took for the health of the family.
A Memory from Childhood – The Oil Mill Days
When we were children, extracting oil was not a quick purchase from a shop. It was an occasion.
In many villages, families used to take their grains and oil seeds to the local oil extractor, known as the Teli, usually located in a nearby village. The oil was extracted using a traditional setup where bullocks moved the wooden press slowly, crushing the seeds naturally without heat.
I still remember villagers travelling in bullock carts carrying sacks of groundnut, sesame, or other seeds needed for their daily use and for festivals. Sometimes the oil extracted was also sent to relatives or in-laws as a part of family tradition.
It used to be a full-day activity.
Children, grandparents, and elders would go together in the bullock cart. Mothers packed lunch tied carefully in a cloth, and drinking water was carried in a copper vessel. For us children, it felt like a picnic, but for our elders, it was something much more important.
They believed that the health of the family started from the food cooked at home, and the oil used in cooking had to be pure and natural.
Nothing was wasted in those days.
The leftover oil cake after extraction was used as fodder for milking animals and even for oxen, so they stayed strong and healthy. It was a complete cycle of nature, respect, and responsibility.
Today, life has become faster, but somewhere in this speed, the purity of food has become distant.
With the same thought and respect for tradition, ELIQO Naturals is trying to bring back that purity for today’s urban and aware families who still care about quality and health.
What is Cold Pressed Oil?
Cold pressed oil is extracted using a traditional wooden churn or slow-speed press without using high heat or chemicals. This method keeps the oil in its natural form, preserving its aroma, taste, and nutrients.
Refined oil, on the other hand, goes through multiple chemical processes, bleaching, and heating at very high temperatures. While this makes the oil look clear and uniform, it also removes many natural nutrients.
Cold pressing is slower, but it keeps the oil closer to nature.
Benefits of Cold Pressed Oil
But for many of us, this is not just about oil.
It is about memories, traditions, and the care our ancestors took for the health of the family.
A Memory from Childhood – The Oil Mill Days
When we were children, extracting oil was not a quick purchase from a shop. It was an occasion.
In many villages, families used to take their grains and oil seeds to the local oil extractor, known as the Teli, usually located in a nearby village. The oil was extracted using a traditional setup where bullocks moved the wooden press slowly, crushing the seeds naturally without heat.
I still remember villagers travelling in bullock carts carrying sacks of groundnut, sesame, or other seeds needed for their daily use and for festivals. Sometimes the oil extracted was also sent to relatives or in-laws as a part of family tradition.
It used to be a full-day activity.
Children, grandparents, and elders would go together in the bullock cart. Mothers packed lunch tied carefully in a cloth, and drinking water was carried in a copper vessel. For us children, it felt like a picnic, but for our elders, it was something much more important.
They believed that the health of the family started from the food cooked at home, and the oil used in cooking had to be pure and natural.
Nothing was wasted in those days.
The leftover oil cake after extraction was used as fodder for milking animals and even for oxen, so they stayed strong and healthy. It was a complete cycle of nature, respect, and responsibility.
Today, life has become faster, but somewhere in this speed, the purity of food has become distant.
With the same thought and respect for tradition, ELIQO Naturals is trying to bring back that purity for today’s urban and aware families who still care about quality and health.
What is Cold Pressed Oil?
Cold pressed oil is extracted using a traditional wooden churn or slow-speed press without using high heat or chemicals. This method keeps the oil in its natural form, preserving its aroma, taste, and nutrients.
Refined oil, on the other hand, goes through multiple chemical processes, bleaching, and heating at very high temperatures. While this makes the oil look clear and uniform, it also removes many natural nutrients.
Cold pressing is slower, but it keeps the oil closer to nature.
Benefits of Cold Pressed Oil
- Retains natural vitamins and antioxidants
- No chemicals used in processing
- Better aroma and taste
- Easier to digest
- Closer to traditional Indian cooking
- Suitable for daily cooking and frying
- Supports a natural and healthy lifestyle
Cold pressed oils are ideal for families who want to eat the way our ancestors did — simple, pure, and nourishing.
Difference Between Cold Pressed Oil and Refined Oil
Why Choose ELIQO Naturals Cold Pressed Oil?
At ELIQO Naturals, our oils are made using slow and careful extraction to maintain purity. We work closely with farmers to source quality seeds and ensure that every drop of oil remains natural.
Our goal is simple — to bring back the honesty of traditional food into modern kitchens.
We understand that today’s life is busy, but health should never be compromised.
That is why we try to serve the same purity that our ancestors valued so deeply.
Conclusion
Choosing cold pressed oil is not just a trend. It is a return to the wisdom of our traditions. Our grandparents travelled miles to get pure oil because they believed food should heal, not harm.
Today, ELIQO Naturals is trying to continue that same journey — bringing natural, honest, and carefully made food to families who still believe that quality matters.
When you choose cold pressed oil, you are not only choosing better taste, you are choosing better health for your family.
Difference Between Cold Pressed Oil and Refined Oil
| Cold Pressed Oil | Refined Oil |
| Natural extraction |
Chemical processing |
| No high heat | High temperature used |
| Nutrients retained | Nutrients reduced |
| Traditional method | Industrial method |
| Rich aroma & taste | Neutral smell |
| Closer to natural food | Highly processed |
Why Choose ELIQO Naturals Cold Pressed Oil?
At ELIQO Naturals, our oils are made using slow and careful extraction to maintain purity. We work closely with farmers to source quality seeds and ensure that every drop of oil remains natural.
Our goal is simple — to bring back the honesty of traditional food into modern kitchens.
We understand that today’s life is busy, but health should never be compromised.
That is why we try to serve the same purity that our ancestors valued so deeply.
Conclusion
Choosing cold pressed oil is not just a trend. It is a return to the wisdom of our traditions. Our grandparents travelled miles to get pure oil because they believed food should heal, not harm.
Today, ELIQO Naturals is trying to continue that same journey — bringing natural, honest, and carefully made food to families who still believe that quality matters.
When you choose cold pressed oil, you are not only choosing better taste, you are choosing better health for your family.