Why Cold Pressed Oil?
When oils are heated, their molecular structure is compromised, creating carcinogenic free radicals. Oils that are heated, when ingested, can contribute to cardiovascular disease and difficulty of the blood to efficiently transport oxygen.
Characteristics
- Cold pressed groundnut oil has bright yellow color with mild peanut flavor.
- It has high smoking point. So best suited for Indian style cooking and deep frying.
- These Oil are allowed to “Settle” in settling tanks for 7 days.
- To avoid deoxidization and increase the shelf life, store the oil in dark glass bottle or in stainless container.
Technical Details |
| Product Name: | Sri Sms Gold Groundnut Oil |
| Quantity: | Half Litre / 1 Litre / 5ltr Cane |
| Price: | 120 / 225 / 1120 |
| You Save: | 30 / 75 / 280 |
| Ingredient Type: | Vegetarian |
| Cuisine: | Indian |
| Specialty: | No Preservatives, No Genetic Engineering |
| Brand: | Sri Sms Gold |
| Country of Origin: | Erode, TamilNadu - India |
| Storage Instructions: | Store in a cool & dry place |
| Item Package Quantity: | 1 Litre / 5 Litres / 16.5 Litres (TIN) |
| Certification: | FSSAI No 22421060000274 |
| Form: | Fresh |
| Caffeine Content: | Caffeine Free |
| Serving Recommendation: | Suitable for Cooking & Deep Frying |
| Package Information: | Wrapped in Carton Box with Zero Breakage |
| Maximum Shelf Life: | 6 Months |
Additional Information |
| Processing Type: | Cold Pressed / Mara Chekku / Kachi Ghani / Wood Pressed |
| Added Preservatives: | No |
| Ingredients: | Groundnut / Peanut |
| Highlights: | 1. Unrefined, 100% Pure & 100% Natural 2. No Chemicals, No Heat Process, No Preservations 3. Oil Extracted by Traditional Method |
Vernacular Names / Meaning |
| Scientific Name: | Arachis hypogaea |
| English: | Groundnut Oil / Peanut Oil |
| Tamil: | Kadalai Ennai |
| Malayalam: | Kadala Enna |
| Telugu: | Verusenaga Nune |
| Kannada: | Kadalekai Enne |
| Hindi: | Mugaphali ka tela |
Uses and Health Benefits
It is free from cholesterol and contains lots of essential fatty acids like omega-6. So it is one of best oil suited for cooking. (Unfortunately corporates have branded peanut oil as un healthy oil)
It has got ample amount of plant sterols which reduces the risk of heart disease.
It has rich mono saturated fatty acids. This helps to reduce the LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase the HDL (good cholesterol)
It has rich anti oxidants. This helps to reduce the risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Groundnut oil has rich folates, which boosts the fertility. It has rich protein and some times referred as poor man’s protein. Consuming groundnut oil helps in hair growth and moisturizes the hair , as its rich in protein.
It helps to control the blood glucose level.
Note : As groundnut oil is rich in protein and fat, it has to be used in moderation.
Full benefits of the oil can be reaped only if we use cold pressed oil. In refined oils the natural properties will be lost due to bleaching and extracting of oil at high temperature.