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 For years, refined cooking oils dominated Indian kitchens. Most of us grew up believing they were the healthier and more modern option. But recently, there has been a noticeable shift back toward traditional Indian food practices — especially when it comes to cooking oils. One trend gaining popularity is the use of wood pressed oils. What Are Wood Pressed Oils? Wood pressed oils (also known as kachi ghani oils) are extracted using traditional wooden churners at low temperatures. Unlike highly refined oils, they go through minimal processing and avoid excessive heat or chemical treatments. This helps preserve: natural nutrients aroma flavor antioxidants Many people now prefer them because they feel closer to traditional Indian cooking methods used by previous generations. Why Refined Oils Are Being Questioned Modern refined oils often undergo: bleaching deodorizing chemical processing high heat extraction As awareness around processed foods increases, consumers are starting to read...

Buyer's Guide Meta Description: "Cold pressed" and "wood pressed" are not the same thing — and refined oil is neither. Here is an honest, detailed comparison of all three so you can make an informed choice. Visit the cooking oil aisle in any Indian supermarket and you'll encounter dozens of labels: refined, cold pressed, wood pressed, kachi ghani, expeller pressed, virgin, extra virgin. It can feel deliberately confusing — and in many ways, it is. Understanding the real differences between these terms is the first step to making a genuinely informed choice for your kitchen and your health. Refined Oil: What It Actually Is Refined oil is the default product in most Indian households — and it is also the most heavily processed. The extraction process begins with chemical solvents (typically hexane, a petroleum derivative) that are used to strip every last drop of oil from the seed. The crude oil produced is then put through a series of treatments: degumming, ...