What is Paraffin oil or Mineral Oil used in most of the edible oils
Paraffin oil, also known as mineral oil, is a by-product of the petroleum refining process. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless oil that is commonly used as a lubricant, moisturizer, and ingredient in personal care and cosmetic products. It is also used as a fuel for heating and lighting. Paraffin oil is a mixture of alkanes, or hydrocarbons, with a long carbon chain structure. It is a non-polar oil,…
How Refined oils are produced/extracted
Refined oils are produced through a process called refining, which involves several steps such as degumming, neutralization, bleaching, deodorization and winterization. The purpose of refining is to remove impurities, improve the oil’s color, odor, and taste, and extend its shelf life. After these steps, the oil is filtered and packaged for distribution. The specific steps and conditions used can vary depending on the type of oil being refined.
Benefits of rice flour
Gluten-free rice flour We’ve mentioned this a few times already, but one of the main benefits of rice flour is that it doesn’t contain any gluten because it’s made from gluten-free grains. This makes it an ideal alternative for people who are gluten-intolerant or have Celiac disease, which is a digestive problem that affects the immune system if gluten is consumed.2 Brown flour is high in protein, with brown rice…
Raw Honey
All we need to know about Honey! Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees using nectar from flowers. People throughout the world have hailed the health benefits of honey for thousands of years.Honey is available raw or pasteurized and in a variety of color grades. On average, it contains about 80% sugar.People remove honey from the hive and bottle it directly, so it may also contain trace amounts of…
Cold Pressed Chakki Atta
What is Cold PressedThe true form and as per Vedic definition, Cold-Pressed Atta should have 2 qualities.First, it should be crushed in Natural Stone. Natural stone is the same stone that is used intraditional hand Chakki’s used by our forefathers. Second, it should be made at low speedwhich means it must come out cold when grinding is done. Slower the better Stone milling is relatively a slow tedious process, often…
Wood Pressed Groundnut Oil & its benefits
Wood Pressed Groundnut OilWood pressed groundnut oil is predominantly used as cooking oil in the southern part of India for centuries. Unlike refined oil, the peanut oil is extracted through the traditional wood press or cold press method that keeps the nutrients in the oil intact. Further, the wood-pressed groundnut oil adds a unique flavor to the food. Reasons to choose Wood Pressed Groundnut oil: Groundnut oil contains fatty acids…
What is Wood Pressed Oil?
Wood Pressed oil is extracted slowly in Vagai marachekku (Wooden ghani) which is practised from ages in order to prevent heating of oil. Are Wood Pressed oils healthier?Wood Pressed oils are definitely healthier than refned oils. Most of the nutritive capacity of refined oil is lost after they are exposed to high heat and chemicals. The case is completely different in cold-pressed oils, which retain most of their nutrients because…