From making Idlis and dosas to Asian curries, sesame oil has been long used in Indian culture, especially in the south. But have you wondered why the usage of til oil or gingelly oil is deep rooted in Indian traditions?
Well, people using sesame oil for cooking savour a toasty flavour, doubling the taste of food. Apart from adding warmth with its earthy and rich touch, sesame seed oil is considered sattvic (pure), which balances all the body doshas and is preferred in Ayurvedic cooking as well.
Gyros Farm stone cold pressed sesame oil provides the perfect rescue, aligning with traditional health beliefs without affecting its purity or taste. Let's dig into the details!
Why Choose Gyros Farm?
Gyros Farm is redefining the standards of cooking oils, ghee, and spices, considering their omnipresence in Indian foods.
- Natural: We source sesame seeds from our collaborative farmers who grow them organically. Further, the extraction is done manually without any chemicals, machines, or high temperatures.
- Unrefined: To prevent unhealthy fats and chemical formation during the extraction process, we don't refine the oils in order to preserve their purity.
- No-Preservative: All the seeds are crushed in the wood or stone press once to extract oil. Further, we don't add any preservatives to ensure optimum health standards.
- Sieve Filtered: Instead of using chemicals, our team sieves and filters the oil whenever needed.
Further, to align with our standards, we ensure monitoring and testing at each phase.
How Our Sesame Oil Is Made?
Just like traditional methods, we use a stone press from South India to produce sesame oil, also known as gingelly oil.
The following are the processes we follow to provide the healthiest oil:
- Production: We have tie-ups with local farmers and help them produce organic and pure sesame seeds that can be used for extraction.
- Sorting and Washing: The seeds are then sorted and traditionally washed by our team to purify further.
- Pressing: Our team then puts sesame seeds in small batches into stone presses. These operate at room temperatures manually, which ensures no chemicals or mechanical methods that wash off nutrition. We process them only once, so it's nutritional value remains intact.
- Packaging: We care about the environment as well. Hence, we use sustainable and resealable packaging. Also, you can choose between different variants as per your preferences.
Benefits of Stone Cold Pressed Sesame Oil
- Ideal For Frying: Sesame oil has a higher smoke point, which makes it ideal for frying.
- Regulates Heart Health: It contains monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) that decrease bad cholesterol, thus reducing the vulnerability to heart disease.
- Aids Digestion: It helps with digestion and thus provides relief from constipation and promotes regular bowel movements.
- Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties: It contains compounds like sesamin that can reduce inflammation and have anti-cancer effects. It regulates oral health by reducing plaque and bacteria.
- Relieves Stress: It contains tyrosine, magnesium, and calcium that alleviate stress and anxiety.
- Helps With Skin Ailments: It hydrates the skin and protects against damage. It even boosts collagen production, which improves skin elasticity and reduces the risk of skin cancer.
- Hair Health: It strengthens and nourishes your hair, making it smoother. It even promotes hair growth and regulates scalp health.
- Prevents Bone-Related Diseases: It's a good source of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus that are important for bone mineralisation and strength.
Final Words
Seasame oil has a lot of benefits and is even used in Ayurveda due to its role in regulating health. However, to compete in the market and maximise profits, adulteration, preservatives, and mechanical extraction are done, which makes the oil harmful by killing its nutrients.
Here's where using stone cold pressed sesame oil benefits your family’s health. So, what stops you from opting for a healthier option and avoiding reliance on medicines?
Order your sesame oil now!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sesame oil price at Gyros Farm?
At Gyros Farm, the sesame oil price typically starts from INR 639 per bottle, depending on the variant (black or white sesame), packaging, and quantity. You can check our official website for more details.
