When it comes to cooking, oil is the unsung hero. It brings flavours to life, adds the perfect texture, and fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas. But not all oils are the same. The choice between cold-pressed and refined oils can have a significant impact, not just on taste but also on your health.
Cold-pressed oils are extracted using traditional, natural methods without heat or chemicals. This gentle process retains the oil’s natural nutrients, flavour, and aroma, making it a healthier and more wholesome choice for your kitchen.
On the other hand, refined oils undergo high-temperature and chemical processing. They are exposed to bleaching, deodorising, and other treatments that strip away nutrients and introduce synthetic compounds. In fact, the high heat can cause the oil to polymerise, gradually turning it into a substance similar to liquid plastic, posing potential health risks over time.
Benefits of cold pressed oil over refined oil
- Retains High Nutrients: Due to being extracted in low heat with no chemicals, it preserves all natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants vitamins E & K, and essential fatty acids. Refined oil lost all nutrients due to high heat.
- No Chemical Residues: Cold pressed oil is free from any chemical, solvent or artificial flavor, making the safest oil to consume. While refined oil is chemically treated. During the process nickel, sodium hydroxide, and other preservatives are mixed which are very harmful to the human body.
- Preserve Natural Flavor & Aroma: Cold pressed oil is ideal for daily cooking because it retains the original flavour and aroma of seeds or nuts. Refined oils lack taste and are usually odourless.
- Healthy fats: Cold pressed oil retains natural, healthy fats like monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fats (PUFA), which support the respiratory, liver, and digestive systems. Unlike refined oil destroys these beneficial fats because of chemical processing and removal of natural compounds. It contains trans fats that are not easily digested and may irritate the digestive system.
- Less chance of Plastic-like Polymers: Without using of harsh chemicals or high heat, cold pressed is extracted. This ideal process ensures that the oil retains its natural structure and purity, removing the risk of forming harmful plastic-like polymers. While refined oils are often processed at very high temperatures, which can cause the oil’s molecules to break down and recombine into undesirable compounds, including plastic-like polymers. When consumed continuously, these substances may pose long-term health risks.
Conclusion:
When it comes to preserving nutrients and enhancing natural flavours, cold-pressed oils stand out. They bring purity, essential nutrients, and natural goodness to your plate, making it a superior choice for everyday cooking.
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Rich in Vitamin E and monounsaturated fats, great for heart health.
A good source of Vitamin E, promoting healthy skin and strong immunity.
Contains healthy saturated fats and MCTs that boost energy and metabolism.
High in omega-3 fatty acids, it's best used in cold foods like salads or smoothies.
Packed with antioxidants and lignans that support immune and bone health.
High in omega-3 fatty acids, known to reduce inflammation and support joint health.
