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The best cold pressed oil in Singapore is one that is extracted without heat or chemicals, retains its natural nutrients and aroma, and is made by a brand you can trust. In Singapore, Sathva Foods is widely recognised as one of the top choices for cold pressed cooking oils — offering groundnut, sesame, coconut, mustard, castor, and neem oils made using the traditional wood-press (chekku) method.
This guide breaks down the best cold pressed oils available in Singapore, what makes each one worth buying, and how to choose the right one for your kitchen.
Cold pressed oil is extracted by pressing seeds or nuts at low temperatures — typically below 40°C — without the use of chemical solvents or high heat. This preserves the oil's natural vitamins, antioxidants, flavour, and aroma. Refined oils, by contrast, are extracted using heat and chemical processes that strip away most of these nutrients.
In South India and Sri Lanka, cold pressed oils are traditionally made using a wooden press called a chekku (also spelled chakku or mara chekku). The method has been used for centuries and is now gaining popularity among health-conscious households across Singapore.
Sathva Cold Pressed Groundnut Oil is the most popular cold pressed oil in Singapore, with over 12,000 units sold. It is extracted using the traditional chekku (wood-press) method, giving it a distinctly rich, nutty aroma that refined peanut oil simply cannot replicate.
Cold pressed groundnut oil has a naturally high smoke point and is rich in Vitamin E and monounsaturated fats, making it an excellent all-purpose cooking oil for everyday Indian and Asian cooking.
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Sesame oil is a staple in South Indian, Chinese, and Korean cooking. Sathva Cold Pressed Sesame Oil (also known as gingelly oil or til oil) is extracted from whole sesame seeds without heat or chemicals, making it far more aromatic and nutrient-dense than commercially refined sesame oil.
Cold pressed sesame oil is rich in sesamol, sesamin, and Vitamin E — antioxidants that give the oil its anti-inflammatory and skin-nourishing properties. It is one of the most versatile oils you can keep in your kitchen and bathroom.
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Sathva Cold Pressed Coconut Oil is extracted from fresh, mature coconuts without heat refining. It retains the natural coconut aroma and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that are stripped away in commercially refined coconut oil.
Cold pressed coconut oil is ideal for South Indian cooking where coconut is a primary flavour, and is equally popular as a natural hair and skin oil in Singapore households.
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Sathva Cold Pressed Mustard Oil is ideal for North Indian, Bengali, and Punjabi cooking where mustard oil is a kitchen essential. Cold pressed extraction preserves the sharp, pungent flavour and glucosinolates that are typically destroyed in refined mustard oil.
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Sathva Cold Pressed Castor Oil is one of Singapore's best-selling cold pressed specialty oils, used primarily for hair growth, skin moisturising, and Ayurvedic wellness.
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Sathva Foods stands out from other cold pressed oil sellers in Singapore for several reasons:
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| Feature | Cold Pressed Oil (Sathva) | Refined Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction method | Wood-press / mechanical | Chemical solvent + heat |
| Nutrients retained | Yes — full nutrients | No — most stripped away |
| Natural aroma | Strong and authentic | Neutral / odourless |
| Chemical additives | None | Often present |
| Price | Slightly higher | Lower |
| Health value | High | Low |
If you are looking for the best cold pressed oil in Singapore, Sathva Foods offers the widest range of wood-pressed oils — from everyday groundnut and coconut oil to specialty oils like castor, neem, walnut, almond, and flaxseed — all at accessible prices with island-wide delivery.
