Omega-3 fatty acids preserved
ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) degrades above 60°C. Cold pressed mustard oil retains 6–14% ALA, while refined mustard oil retains less than 2%.
Which oil: Mustard, Soya
Cold pressed oil guide
12 Science-Backed Benefits of Cold Pressed Oil
What happens to your oil at 200°C — and why it matters for your family's health.
Cold pressing extracts oil below 45°C. Refining uses 160–220°C + hexane solvent + bleaching + deodorisation. Every benefit below is a direct result of that temperature difference.
12 benefits worth knowing
Vitamin E (tocopherols) intact
Vitamin E is destroyed above 120°C. Cold pressed oils retain 15–22mg/100ml, while refined oils retain less than 5mg.
Which oil: All cold pressed oils
Glucosinolates — natural anti-bacterial
These sulphur compounds give mustard oil its pungency. They have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and documented anti-cancer properties, but are destroyed by refining.
Which oil: Mustard
Sesamol & sesamin — powerful antioxidants
These unique lignans are found only in sesame oil. Sesamol is one of the most potent natural antioxidants known and is destroyed by bleaching.
Which oil: Sesame
Lauric acid fully preserved
Coconut oil’s primary antimicrobial fatty acid makes up about 50% of its profile. Cold pressing preserves the full content, while refining reduces it.
Which oil: Coconut
MCTs intact for quick energy
Medium-chain triglycerides are metabolised directly for energy, bypassing normal fat digestion. Cold pressing preserves the full MCT profile.
Which oil: Coconut
No hexane residue
Refined oils are extracted with petroleum-derived hexane solvent, and trace residues may remain in the final product. Cold pressed oils use zero solvents.
Which oil: All cold pressed
No bleaching agents
Refined oils are bleached with activated clay or acid to remove colour. Cold pressed oils retain their natural colour — a sign of intact nutrients.
Which oil: All cold pressed
Natural smoke point preserved
Cold pressed mustard oil has a smoke point of about 250°C, higher than most refined oils. Natural antioxidants help protect the oil at high heat.
Which oil: Mustard
Heart health — optimal fatty acid ratio
Cold pressed mustard oil has an ideal MUFA:PUFA ratio and very low saturated fat, about 5–6%. Its Omega-3:Omega-6 ratio is among the best of cooking oils.
Which oil: Mustard
Skin & hair — intact lipid profile
The complete fatty acid profile of cold pressed oils is what makes them effective for skin and hair. Refining disrupts that profile through processing.
Which oil: All
No artificial antioxidants (BHA/BHT)
Refined oils may need synthetic antioxidants added back after processing destroys natural ones. Cold pressed oils are naturally stable.
Which oil: All cold pressed
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