Wood-Pressed Coconut Oil | Soil Origin

Wood-pressed coconut oil made from Kerala coconuts, extracted at low temperature so the sweet coconut aroma survives the process. Unlike refined coconut oil it smells and tastes clearly of coconut, which is what you want for South Indian tempering. It doubles as a hair and skin oil, as it has in Kerala households for generations.

Key Features

• Wood-pressed: traditional ghani extraction at low temperature.
• Unrefined: no bleaching, deodorising or chemical processing.
• Kerala coconuts: pressed from coconuts grown in the state.
• Distinct coconut aroma: the flavour carries into food.
• Kitchen and personal care: used for cooking as well as hair and skin.

Ingredients

Wood-pressed coconut oil.

How to Use

Use it for tempering mustard seeds and curry leaves, for thoran and avial, or in place of butter in baking. As a hair oil, warm a little and massage into the scalp before washing. As a body oil, apply to damp skin after a bath.

Product Details

• Type: unrefined wood-pressed coconut oil
• Origin: Kerala
• Storage: cool, dry place, tightly capped

Good to Know

Coconut oil solidifies below roughly 24 °C, so it will set into a white solid in an air-conditioned room and turn clear again in warmth. That is normal and does not affect quality. The coconut smell is pronounced, so it is not a neutral cooking oil.

FAQs

Why has my oil turned solid and white?

Coconut oil sets at cool temperatures. Stand the bottle in warm water and it liquefies again.

Can I use the same bottle for cooking and for hair?

Yes, it is the same oil. Many people keep a separate smaller bottle in the bathroom for convenience.

Does it taste strongly of coconut?

Yes. Unrefined oil keeps the aroma, which suits South Indian cooking but will show up in neutral dishes.

How is it different from the groundnut oil?

Groundnut oil is neutral with a high smoke point for frying; this one is aromatic and sets solid in cool weather.

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