If you have ever had an internal debate about whether you should go for a cold-pressed oil or refined oil, then let us tell you that you are not alone in this regard. It is unsurprising but many people very often get confused between a cold-pressed oil and refined oil, chalking both the oils in the same category. However, they couldn’t be further away from the truth! There are stark differences between cold-pressed oil and refined oil – right from how both are made to the effect they have on our body when used.
What is Cold Pressed Oil?
The process of extracting cold-pressed oil is a lot like pressing fruits for extracting juice – except, in this case, oil seeds are pressed to extract oil. As the name suggests, such oils are known as ‘cold-pressed’ since there is no application of heat during the extraction process which may be natural or via the aid of a modern steel press. Some of the most common oil seeds are peanut, sesame seeds, coconut, etc.
What is Refined Oil?
Refined oils, on the other hand, are extractions from oil seeds that cannot be pressed naturally for oil – the most common variety of such oil seeds are soybeans, sunflower, canola seed, etc. The only way to extract oil from such seeds is by chemical treatment and extensive refining with the application of heat.
Cold Pressed Oil vs. Refined Oil
- Cold-pressed oils retain all their original organic properties, including its fragrance, flavor and nutritional value. On the other hand, refined oil removes all the nutritional value of the seeds.
- Cold-pressed oils are rich in vitamin E and has many properties which help in inflammatory problems and is very useful when it comes to healing of the body. Whereas refined oils do the opposite – it aggravates inflammation, results in high blood pressure, causes insulin imbalance in the body and much more.
- Cold-pressed oils are great for the skin and help in keeping it healthy. Refined oils, due to high chemical properties, if used on the skin result in irritation and may also lead to allergic reactions.
- Cold-pressed oils due to its nature, don’t have a long shelf life, unlike refined oils which subsist for long.
If you are looking for a naturally extracted cold-pressed oil at a price which not only affords quantity but also quality, then Mokshaya is just the place for you. Mokshaya has taken the initiative to source the purest ingredients and process them using traditional methods to provide healthier options for everyone. We procure their raw materials from local farmers who grow it naturally, using ancient cow-based farming methods.
We aim to provide you with the best possible product and ensure that quality is not compromised in the entire process from farm to your house. So, be sure that you check out all that Mokshaya has to offer and more!
