- Their nutrient preservation and ability to enhance flavors make them an excellent choice for traditional recipes
- Tata Simply Better cold-pressed oils are first-extracted, free from chemicals or heat, ensuring you get pure, high-quality oil
- Avoid exposing them to direct sunlight or heat, and you’ll enjoy their benefits for a long time
- Cold-pressed oils deliver more nutritional value in every drop
SAKSHI LALWANI
Cold-pressed oils often come with a host of misconceptions that can deter people from using them. Let’s clear up four of the most common myths and get to the facts:
Myth 1: Cold-pressed oils can’t be used for cooking traditional meals.
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, cold-pressed oils are perfectly suitable for cooking Indian dishes. They are ideal for low to medium-heat cooking, making them great for sautéing, stir-frying, and drizzling over finished dishes. Their nutrient preservation and ability to enhance flavors make them an excellent choice for traditional recipes.
Myth 2: Cold-pressed oils are too expensive to use regularly.
Fact: While cold-pressed oils may come with a higher price tag, the cost reflects their natural extraction process. Cold-pressed oils yield less than refined oils; for instance, 1 kg of groundnuts produces around 95% refined oil but only 25-30% cold-pressed oil. This lower yield means more raw material is needed, which drives up the price. However, Tata Simply Better cold-pressed oils are first-extracted, free from chemicals or heat, ensuring you get pure, high-quality oil.
Myth 3: Cold-pressed oils spoil quickly.
Fact: Proper storage can significantly extend the shelf life of cold-pressed oils. Keeping them in a cool, dark place in airtight containers will help preserve their freshness. Avoid exposing them to direct sunlight or heat, and you’ll enjoy their benefits for a long time.
Myth 4: Cold-pressed oils don’t differ much from refined oils.
Fact: Cold-pressed oils are extracted without the use of heat or chemicals, allowing them to retain most of their natural nutrients. In contrast, refined oils lose a significant amount of vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids during processing. The result? Cold-pressed oils deliver more nutritional value in every drop.
(The author of this article Sakshi Lalwani is Nutritionist Advisor at Tata Simply Better)