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Cold Pressed or Cold Lie? The Truth Behind What You’re Really Buying
Cold Pressed Groundnut Oil – Are You Being Misled?
In today’s health-conscious world, many consumers are switching to cold-pressed oils for their purity and nutritional value. But what if the oil you’re buying isn’t truly cold-pressed, even though the label claims it is?
At A.A Oil Mill, we conducted our own research into the growing number of “cold pressed” groundnut oils on popular online platforms. What we discovered was concerning — and it’s something every buyer should be aware of.
🧾 Here’s What We Found:
Many popular brands do not manufacture oil themselves. Instead, they outsource production to unknown third-party manufacturers.
These manufacturers are listed on product packaging and online listings, but when you try to find them online — there’s no trace. No website. No mill. No proof of cold-pressing.
The term “cold pressed” is used loosely, even though the actual oil may be made using metal expellers or refined processes.
In case of quality issues or customer complaints, brands shift the blame to the manufacturer and quietly move on to another unknown supplier.
⚠️ Why This Matters:
Real cold-pressed oil is:
Extracted at low temperatures (< 45°C)
Made using a wooden chekku or traditional rotary press
Nutrient-rich, aromatic, and free from chemicals
Fake “cold pressed” oils may:
Be extracted using heat or pressure
Be refined or mixed with cheaper oils
Lose most of their natural nutrition and flavor
🛡️ How You Can Protect Yourself:
Always check who manufactures the oil — not just who sells it.
Look for traceability — is the oil made by a known mill with a location and transparent process?
Be skeptical of very low prices. True cold-pressed oils cost more because they yield less oil per kg of seed and require more care.
Choose brands that show their mill, machines, process, and even oil cakes.
💡 Why Choose A.A Oil Mill?
At A.A Oil Mill, we do not rely on third parties. We:
Extract our own oils in our mill at Tiruvannamalai
Use only wooden chekku (wood press) machines
Maintain full transparency, from seed to bottle
Offer oil that is freshly prepared, not stocked for months
👉 When you buy from us, you’re buying from the manufacturer — not just a marketer.
🔍 Final Word:
Don’t go by fancy packaging or big brand names. Ask the real question:
“Who actually makes this oil, and how is it made?”
Your health deserves truth, not marketing tricks.