The Age-Old Goodness of Wood Pressed Oils: Why Vedriti Farm Makes the Difference

The Science Behind Wood-Pressed Oils: A Traditional Method for Superior Quality

For centuries, traditional methods have been revered for their health benefits and ability to retain the pure essence of ingredients. When it comes to cooking oils, wood pressing is an ancient technique that separates the oil from seeds and nuts using mechanical pressure from wooden logs.

This age-old process, unlike its modern counterparts involving chemical solvents and high heat, preserves the oil's natural goodness, flavour, and health benefits.

At Vedriti Farm, we take immense pride in offering wood-pressed oils, ensuring you get the purest and healthiest cooking oil for your family.

But what exactly makes wood-pressed oils superior? Let’s delve deeper into the science behind this traditional method.

Retaining the Nutritional Powerhouse:

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a diet rich in healthy fats, including polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which are found in abundance in wood-pressed oils. Wood pressing, being a form of cold pressing, ensures these fats remain intact because the process operates at low temperatures, preventing thermal degradation.

This, in turn, preserves the oil's natural vitamins and minerals, making it a true nutritional powerhouse.

Unlocking Richer Flavors:

Wood-pressed oils retain the oil's original flavor profile. Unlike expeller-pressed or solvent-extracted oils, which can taste bland or even bitter, wood-pressed oils burst with a richer, nuttier flavor. This adds an unparalleled depth of taste to your culinary creations, enhancing the overall experience of your meals.

Chemical-Free Purity:

A 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) found that cold-pressed olive oil had a significantly lower amount of free fatty acids and volatile compounds compared to refined olive oil. This suggests that wood pressing helps retain the oil's purity and minimizes the formation of potentially harmful compounds during processing.

Wood pressing, being a mechanical process, eliminates the use of chemicals altogether, ensuring you get oil in its purest form.

Additional Advantage of Wood Pressing:

It's important to note that some cold-pressing methods may utilize metal containers during extraction. While still considered cold-pressed because they operate at lower temperatures, friction caused by the metal elevates the oil temperature significantly compared to wood pressing.

This temperature difference may contribute to a variation in nutrient preservation and flavor profile. Wood pressing, by relying solely on wooden components, is believed to achieve an even lower and more consistent extraction temperature.

 

 

Conclusion:

In a world increasingly focused on healthy living and pure ingredients, wood-pressed oils offer a unique and time-tested solution. By embracing this traditional method, Vedriti Farm delivers oil that is not only brimming with health benefits but also bursts with rich flavor.

Experience the difference that wood-pressed oils can make in your kitchen and on your plate. We invite you to explore our range of wood-pressed oils and rediscover the taste of pure, healthy goodness.