The Pure Essence: Why We Choose Cold-Pressed Oils for Our Pickles and Chutneys

At The Gourmet by Renukka, every jar is a celebration of time-tested Indian wisdom—where food isn’t just about flavor, but about wellness, digestion, and harmony with nature. One of the key pillars of this philosophy?Cold-Pressed Oils.

We don’t just use cold-pressed oils. We believe in them. And here’s why they form the very essence of every pickle and chutney we lovingly prepare.

🌿 What Are Cold-Pressed Oils?

Cold-pressed oils are extracted from seeds using a traditional wooden or stone press, without external heat. This method retains the oil’s natural nutrients, aroma, and color—just as nature intended.

Unlike refined oils (which are often processed with heat and chemicals), cold-pressed oils:

• Retain essential fatty acids

• Contain antioxidants and vitamins

• Have no chemical residue or solvents

• Taste natural and aromatic

💛 Why We Use Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil

For our Indian pickles and chutneys, cold-pressed mustard oil is our hero.

Why mustard oil?

• 🌶️ It's pungent, flavorful, and preservative by nature

• 🦠 It has natural antibacterial & antifungal properties

• 💪 It supports digestion and boosts immunity

• 🫙 It perfectly complements Indian spices and fermentation

But we use it with purpose, not excess. In our less-oil pickles, just the right amount is used to balance preservation, flavor, and health.

🍋 Cold-Pressed Oil in Our Products

Here’s where you’ll experience the goodness of cold-pressed oils in our product range:

🥵 Hot Green Chilli Pickle

Fresh chillies slow-aged in cold-pressed mustard oil—fiery, clean, and gut-friendly.

🧄 Garlic Chilli Achaar

Spicy garlic cloves bathed in cold-pressed oil and sun-fermented—without heaviness or grease.

🍋 Khatta Meetha Nimbu Pickle

Lemon, jaggery, and just a hint of oil come together for this perfectly balanced sweet-sour treat.

🥕 Mixed Vegetable Pickle

Carrots, cauliflower, and turnips steeped in cold-pressed oil, turmeric, and ajwain—preserved with intention.

🫶 Health Benefits of Cold-Pressed Oils

When you choose our pickles and chutneys made with cold-pressed oils, you're choosing:

✅ Heart Health – No hydrogenated fats or refined oils✅ Better Digestion – Easy on the gut, especially with fermented foods✅ Ayurvedic Balance – Warm, grounding energy from traditional oils✅ Clean Eating – No additives, chemicals, or fake flavor enhancers

🌿 Why Cold-Pressed Matters to Tradition

Cold-pressed oils have been used in Indian homes for centuries—pressed in lakdi ghani (wooden churns) and stored in glass or clay pots. This method wasn’t only healthier—it was holistic.

At The Gourmet by Renukka, we keep this tradition alive:

• No heat-treated oils

• No mass-market fillers

• Only cold-pressed mustard oil used in just the right measure

• Always stored in sterilized glass jars

This is our way of preserving purity, not just shelf life.

♻️ Beyond Health: Planet-Friendly Too

Using cold-pressed oils also supports:

• 🌍 Lower energy use in production

• 👩‍🌾 Small-scale, sustainable oil-pressing communities

• 🚫 Zero chemical runoff

We package our products in glass jars, not plastic, so your food remains safe—and your earth too.

✨ Final Word: Taste the Essence, Feel the Difference

When you open a jar of our pickle or chutney, you're not just opening flavor—you're opening a heritage of purity, simplicity, and well-being.

Cold-pressed oil isn’t just an ingredient—it’s our philosophy.

🥄 Enjoy the real taste of tradition.🛒 Explore Our Cold-Pressed Oil Pickles & Chutneys →