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Oorkinaru's groundnut oil is sourced directly from local Tamil Nadu farmers, cold-pressed the traditional way. No sulphur. No shortcuts. Just real oil.There was a time when every Indian kitchen smelled of roasted peanuts and warm, golden oil. That was the era of the wooden ghani — the traditional stone mill that pressed oil the way nature intended. At OorKinaru, we have brought that era back.
What Is Wood Pressed Groundnut Oil?
Wood pressed groundnut oil, also called cold pressed peanut oil or Kachi Ghani groundnut oil, is extracted by crushing raw, sun-dried groundnuts in a wooden or stone mill at very low speed. No heat is applied externally. No chemicals are used. The oil flows out slowly, carrying with it every nutrient the peanut was born with.
Why Does the Method Matter?
Modern refined groundnut oil goes through a long journey — solvent extraction, degumming, bleaching, deodorising, and hydrogenation. By the end of this process, the oil is clear, odourless, and almost completely stripped of its natural goodness.
Wood pressed oil skips all of this. It retains:
- Natural Vitamin E — a powerful antioxidant that protects your cells
- **Resveratrol** — known to support heart health
- **Healthy monounsaturated fats** — the same type found in olive oil
- **Natural aroma and flavour** — the rich, nutty taste that makes food come alive
Health Benefits
Heart friendly:
The balance of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in groundnut oil helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.High smoke point:
Wood pressed groundnut oil has a smoke point of around 160°C, making it suitable for sautéing, deep frying, and everyday cooking.Good for skin and hair:
Rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids, it has traditionally been used for moisturising skin and nourishing hair roots.Supports digestion:
Unlike refined oils loaded with trans fats, wood pressed groundnut oil is easier for the body to process and absorb.How OorKinaru Does It
At OorKinaru, our groundnuts are sourced directly from trusted farmers in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu — one of India's best groundnut-growing regions. The nuts are cleaned, sun-dried, and cold pressed in our wooden ghani mill at slow speed, ensuring zero heat damage. The oil is then naturally settled and filtered — no bleaching, no deodorising, no refining.
What you get in the bottle is exactly what the groundnut gave us.
How to Use It
- Use it as your everyday cooking oil for curries, stir-fries, and rice dishes
- Drizzle over salads for a warm, nutty flavour
- Apply on scalp and hair overnight as a nourishing hair oil
- Mix with turmeric for a traditional skin moisturiser
**Make the switch to OorKinaru Wood Pressed Groundnut Oil — and taste the difference that purity makes.**
*OorKinaru — Pure Oils, Traditional Methods, Real Nourishment.*
*Mukilan Collectives, Oddanchathiram, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.*