Size: 1000 ml. Made to Order.
Coconut oil is derived from the highest quality dried coconut or copra.
Process: The traditional oil extraction process is commonly known as Ghani (also spelled Gaana or Chekku) 🐂.
It's an ancient, non-mechanized method primarily used in India for producing edible oils, often referred to as Kachi Ghani (meaning "raw" or "unprocessed" Ghani).
Key Characteristics of the Ghani Process
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Equipment: A large mortar and pestle system, often made from Vaaghe wood (also known as Albizia odoratissima or Siris in English). The equipment itself is called Ghani, Chekku, or Ganuga in various Indian languages.
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Power Source: Traditionally, the pestle is driven by a bull or ox 🐮 walking in a circular path, achieving a very slow rotation speed of 2-3 revolutions per minute (rpm).
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Process: The slow, no-heat crushing action gently presses the seeds to extract the oil.
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Superiority: This process is highly valued because:
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It operates at a very low temperature (well below the threshold for "cold-pressed," which is often up to 120 F or 49 C, ensuring the oils are not heated by friction, thus preserving heat-sensitive nutrients.
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It retains a higher concentration of natural aroma, flavor, and macro/micronutrients, including antioxidants, compared to high-speed or solvent-extraction methods.
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It's a zero-waste and sustainable method (when bull-driven), using no electricity and resulting in a residue (oil cake or "pina") that is valuable as cattle feed or fertilizer.
Learn more about the process
https://blog.ffreedom.com/bull-powered-oil-mill/
https://www.naatigrains.com/a-guide-to-cold-pressed-oils
Source: Desiri, known for their high quality, purity and mission. Air-lifted from India to retain freshness.
Note: Bulls are given excellent care and fed with organic food. They are used for natural insemination of cows in the nearby villages as they are known for their good lineage.
