In an era where culinary excellence meets conscious consumption, top chefs across India and abroad are making a key ingredient switch from refined oils to wood-pressed groundnut oil. This transition is not just about health, but about enhancing the flavour, aroma, and nutritional value of every dish served. Whether it’s fine dining restaurants, boutique cafés, or gourmet kitchens, this golden elixir is becoming the go-to oil for culinary professionals.
What Is Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil?
Wood-pressed groundnut oil is extracted using a traditional technique known as kachi ghani, where groundnuts are crushed slowly in wooden kolhus (presses) without generating heat. This method retains the oil's natural nutrients, taste, and texture unlike refined oils that are chemically treated and deodorized.
1. Flavour That Elevates Every Dish
One of the biggest reasons chefs prefer wood-pressed peanut oil is its rich, nutty aroma that complements Indian and global cuisines. Whether it’s a tadka for dal, pan-seared vegetables, or a delicate sauté, the oil adds depth without overpowering the dish.
2. A Healthier Choice for Conscious Kitchens
Health-conscious cooking is no longer a trend it's the norm. Chefs want ingredients that add value to their food beyond taste. Wood-pressed groundnut oil is high in monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, and vitamin E making it a heart-friendly, skin-friendly, and digestion-friendly oil.
3. Stability at High Temperatures
Unlike many cold-pressed oils, wood-pressed groundnut oil has a high smoke point, making it ideal for deep-frying, stir-frying, and roasting. It doesn’t break down into harmful compounds when heated, allowing chefs to maintain both health and performance in the kitchen.
4. A Clean Label Ingredient for Premium Kitchens
Restaurants, wellness cafés, and gourmet brands are becoming increasingly transparent about their ingredients. Customers want to know what's in their food. With no preservatives, no chemicals, and zero adulteration, wood-pressed oils like Arth Agro Farms’ are the clean, sustainable option that chefs can proudly stand behind.
5. Supporting Local, Sustainable Sourcing
Chefs who care about ingredients also care about where they come from. By choosing wood-pressed oil from local Indian farms, restaurants are supporting indigenous agriculture, traditional practices, and rural economies all while reducing their kitchen’s carbon footprint.
Why Arth Agro Farms?
At Arth Agro Farms, our wood-pressed groundnut oil is made from carefully selected groundnuts, sourced from trusted farms and extracted using ancient wooden kolhu methods. We ensure:
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No heat or chemicals during extraction
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No additives or preservatives
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Sealed freshness with every bottle
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Lab-tested purity to meet chef-level standards
Conclusion
Chefs are no longer just cooks they’re curators of wellness, sustainability, and sensory delight. And it all begins with the oil they choose. With its unmatched flavour, purity, and health profile, wood-pressed groundnut oil is more than an ingredient it's a statement.
So whether you run a premium kitchen or a health café, the shift to wood-pressed oil is not just good cooking it's smart business.
