Is Cold Pressed Oils Best To Use As Cooking Oil?

What does cold-pressed oil mean?

Cold extraction is a method for producing oil through a mechanical process, at 27 ° C temperature. These oils are considered pure, chemical free and natural.

Can we heat cold-pressed oil? 

Cold-pressed oil can be used for cooking, ideal for food prepared over medium / low heat. Remember, the extraction technique uses minimal heat so that it serves the purpose of preserving the beneficial properties of the oil. So, if you use high heat when cooking, the purpose is challenged.

Can cold-pressed oil be used for frying?

You can easily replace your cooking oil with any of the Aceso cold-pressed variants. Make sure you don't expose these oils to high heat and use them to cook prepared foods over medium-low heat. If you use these oils for frying, the unsaturated fats could break down, making them unsafe for consumption.

Which cold-pressed oil can be used for frying?

Peanut oil, also known as peanut oil, is one of the most commonly used oils in cooking. Hathmic Peanut Oil is extracted at zero heat and therefore is a cold-pressed oil. Also interesting is the nutty flavor that it gives to the dishes.

How do you know if the oil is cold-pressed?

There is only one way to know if olive oil is cold-pressed; the resulting quality of olive oil. In particular, if the olive oil has been certified high phenolic then there is a high probability that it has been cold-pressed.

Cold-pressed vegetable oils to choose?

We should choose the best oil for cooking, it is better to have organic and cold pressed oils. The ideal method is to consume the largest possible variety of Aceso cold pressed cooking oils in rotation, alternating them.

There are various vegetable oils available for us to safeguard health: we can choose them according to the health properties we feel the need for. 

In general, the best vegetable oils you should choose are of organic origin and are obtained by cold pressing the seeds or fruits of the plants such as cold pressed ratanjot oil, almond oil, virgin coconut oil etc. below we are discussing some benefits of cold pressed oil such as walnut oil, etc.

Walnut oil

Walnut oil include small percentage of saturated fats (it can be less than 10%) and a higher percentage of unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, ie. about 60% It also includes the precious Omega-3 and Omega-6 of which I already have spoken.

Contains proteins, mineral salts including zinc , calcium, potassium, iron, and vitamins, in particular vitamin C and vitamin E, which is why even this oil, although not very common, is an excellent food to vary our diet.

Walnut oil also has properties

• antibacterial

• antivirals

• anti-inflammatory

• In addition, it protects the cardiovascular system.

It is also a good antioxidant, prevents and fights free radicals and is remineralizing.

Contains ellagic acid , a polyphenol with antioxidant properties which carries out a preventive action - demonstrated by recent scientific studies  - in the proliferation of cancerous cells.

Walnut oil: use it raw

Like other vegetable oils it is to be consumed only raw , in small doses, also combined with extra virgin olive oil , on rich salads , pasta, rice, soups.

Remember that cold-pressed walnut oil turns rancid quickly. Although generally stored in small dark glass bottles and away from sources of light and heat, once opened it is recommended to place it in the refrigerator and consume it quickly, in less than 2 or 3 months.

Aceso Cold pressed oils are best for not only cooking but also for skin, hair and health. We discussed above the importance of cold-pressed walnut oil and extra virgin oil. But cold pressed oils such as coconut oil, black onion seed oil, almond oil and many more are beneficial for health.