Artisanal cold screw press
How we extract our oils fresh
Commercial supermarket oils are heat-refined and treated with chemicals. Here is how Desi Kohlu keeps 100% natural cold integrity.
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Direct from the farm
Seeds are sourced directly from local Pakistani farmers in Punjab & Sindh.
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Triple seed winnowing
Seeds are cleaned of dust, chaff and impurities before pressing, so only clean seed reaches the press.
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Cold press screw extraction
Our food-grade stainless steel screw presses run at ultra-slow RPM to keep extraction temperature under 42°C, preserving key vitamins.
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Gravity decanting
No chemical filters. Oil is allowed to settle naturally for 24 hours.
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Amber glass & batch code
Oil is filled in UV-protective glass bottles, each labelled with its batch number and press date.
Cold pressed vs refined
Desi Kohlu
Refined supermarket oil
Extraction
✓ Slow screw press, mechanical only
High-speed expellers, then solvent (hexane)
Heat
✓ Kept low to protect nutrients
High heat during refining
Processing
✓ Settled and filtered naturally
Bleached, deodorised and degummed
Aroma & colour
✓ Natural, varies slightly by batch
Neutral and uniform
Bottling
✓ UV-protective amber glass
Often clear plastic
Taste the difference
Small batches, pressed fresh and shipped in amber glass.