Cold Pressed Niger Seed Oil

Cold-Pressed Niger Seed Oil

Cold-Pressed Niger Seed Oil is extracted from carefully cleaned Niger seeds using a slow, traditional wooden press method. This oil has been part of regional Indian diets and traditional practices for generations, valued for its digestibility and balanced fatty acid profile.

The oil has a mild aroma and light mouthfeel, making it suitable for everyday cooking at low to medium temperatures. It is free from chemical refining processes, preserving its natural characteristics.

What It’s Good For

• Suitable for everyday cooking at low to medium heat
• Supports digestive comfort
• Traditionally used in seasonal and regional diets
• Can be used externally for body massage
• Commonly used as lamp oil in traditional households

Usage Guidelines

Culinary Use:

• Ideal for sautéing, tempering, and light cooking
• Pairs well with traditional Indian dishes
• Avoid repeated reheating

External / Traditional Use:

• Can be used for body massage
• Traditionally used for lighting lamps

Storage & Caution

• Store away from direct sunlight
• Close the cap tightly after use
• Natural aroma variations may occur between batches
• Not recommended for deep frying

Scientific References

• Getinet, A. & Sharma, S.M., “Nutritional composition of Niger seed oil”, Food Chemistry, 1996
• Mariod, A.A. et al., “Physicochemical properties of Niger seed oil”, Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 2005
• AOAC, “Official Methods of Analysis – Oilseed fatty acid profiling”, 2019

This product is a food-grade edible oil and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.