Difference from Refined Oil: Retains more nutrients as it's extracted without heat or chemicals.
Benefits of Cold Pressed Oils: Higher levels of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and more natural flavor.
Foaming: Natural due to high purity; can be minimized by adding tamarind.
Cooking Suitability: Excellent for cooking with appropriate smoke points.
Best Oils for Cooking: Regularly rotate oils like groundnut, safflower, sesame, coconut, and mustard oils.
Salad Dressings: Ideal for adding flavor and health benefits.
Deep Frying: Use oils with higher smoke points like groundnut or safflower.
Oil Pulling: Suitable for this oral hygiene practice.
Heart Conditions: Beneficial due to lower bad cholesterol levels.
Cost: Higher due to minimal processing and higher quality.
Aroma: Stronger due to retained nutrition; warm oil before use to manage aroma in food.
Popularity: Traditional cold pressed oils are now recognized for their true health benefits.