Sathvika Groundnut Oil

Cold Pressed Groundnut oils have been a common cooking oil in South India for the past few centuries until it was replaced by refined oils about a decade ago. Groundnuts is also known as peanuts, are a mild tasting vegetable oil derived from Peanuts. Groundnut oil is made by just squeezing collected groundnuts. It has the highest smoking point; it is best suited for deep frying and cooking. It is a very good source of Vitamin E and acts as an antioxidant by protecting the body from free radical damage. It also plays a role in reducing the risk of heart disease.

At Sathva, we visit the farmers and pick only the finest seeds carefully, and then they are sun-dried first, cleaned, and then put into the Gaana or the Marachekku. The peanut oil is extracted at room temperature. The wood absorbs heat and maintains atmospheric temperature in oil extraction.

The raw material of groundnut seeds is ground into a paste and is pressed with the heavy wood mill until it expels the oil. This extracted oil is now stored in barrels and is kept in the sunlight. Once the sediments settle, it is then filtered and finally sent for packing.

Refined oils, which are available at shops, undergo various chemical and mechanical processes which destroy all the nutrients present in the groundnut oil completely before bottling.

Additional Information:

• Groundnut oil has a very high smoking point; it can be used for deep frying and high-temperature cooking
• Cold Pressed Groundnut Oil adds a unique flavor to any food
• Peanut oil contains many essential fatty acids and is completely free of cholesterol
• Groundnut oil contains resveratrol, which protects the cells against cancer, nervous system diseases, Alzheimer’s, etc.
• Groundnut oil is rich in plant sterols, which help in reducing heart attack risk. According to the US FDA, intake of food containing plant sterols twice a day reduces heart attack risks
• Groundnut oil is also high in vitamin E, which is also an antioxidant and protects the cells from damage.