How Traditional Oil Extraction Works
From the wooden ghani to today's slow expellers — a look at the traditional method behind cold-pressed oils.
The wooden ghani
For generations, Indian villages pressed oil in a wooden ghani: a large mortar with a rotating pestle that crushed seeds slowly. The rotation was deliberately slow, which kept temperatures low.
The oil ran out at one side; the pressed cake was used as cattle feed. Nothing was wasted.
What has changed, what has not
Modern cold-press units use motorised expellers, but the principle is unchanged: press slowly, avoid high heat, skip chemical treatment.
Cleaning and drying the seed properly still matters more than any machine. Good oil starts with good seed.
Why the method is worth keeping
Traditional extraction is simple and transparent. There is one ingredient in the bottle, and the process can be explained in a paragraph — which is exactly why VitalRich builds its products around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ghani oil the same as cold-pressed oil?
- Ghani pressing is a traditional form of cold pressing. Both describe low-temperature mechanical extraction.