What Is Cold Pressed?

Cold press, When the seed, fruit or kernel of the plant is not subjected to a hot process, but the oil extraction process is done directly, cold pressed is done. In cold pressed processes, the temperature of the product never exceeds 40 degrees Celsius. If it exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it will be a hot press and may cause the loss of natural substances in the product. Cold Press Method is a method used for the production of the best and qualified oils. In this method, the oil is filtered and bottled, and no mechanical heat is used during this process. Since the oils are cold pressed, it is recommended not to heat the oils at a later time.

Oils produced by cold pressing method are not exposed to high temperature values ​​during the process, and trans fatty acids are not formed, so the bioactive compounds in it are not damaged. This is of great importance in terms of both health and nutritional value in foods. Cold pressing method; It is one of the methods used in the production of the highest quality vegetable oils.