Orggu
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We sell two groundnut oils, both unrefined: cold pressed groundnut oil from ₹200 (500 ml, 1 litre and a 5 litre pack, ₹399 per litre) and bull driven groundnut oil from ₹220, pressed in a marachekku turned by bullocks (bottles or a 1 litre steel vessel, ₹440 per litre).
| Cold pressed (Orggu) | Bull driven (Orggu) | Refined (typical supermarket oil) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How the oil comes out | Cold pressed | Crushed in a wooden press (marachekku) that bullocks turn | Usually pressed and/or solvent-extracted |
| After pressing | Settled and filled, not refined | Settled and filled, not refined | Refined: neutralised, bleached, deodorised |
| Smell and taste | Of groundnuts | Of groundnuts | Almost none |
| Colour | Pale to deep gold, varies by batch | Pale to deep gold, varies by batch | Pale and uniform |
| Packs at Orggu | 500 ml, 1 L, 5 L | 500 ml, 1 L bottle, 1 L steel vessel | — |
The two Orggu oils differ in the press and the price, not in what is added: nothing is added to either. Refined oil is a different product — the refining steps exist to remove smell, colour and free fatty acids so that one bottle looks and tastes like the next.
Bull driven: groundnuts go into a marachekku — a heavy wooden pestle turning inside a wooden mortar — and a pair of bullocks walking in a circle turn it. The seed is crushed slowly, the oil runs out at the base, and it is left to settle before it is filled. Cold pressed: pressed without refining and filled the same way; we will describe the press itself once the details are confirmed.
| Per 100 g of groundnut (peanut) oil | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 884 kcal |
| Total fat | 100 g |
| Saturated fat | 16.9 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.2 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 32 g |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 15.7 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, “Oil, peanut, salad or cooking” (FDC ID 171410), fdc.nal.usda.gov. These are reference values for the oil in general, not a lab test of our bottles; the fat make-up comes from the seed, so cold pressed and refined oil are close on these lines, while minor components such as vitamin E can differ. One tablespoon is roughly 13–14 g.
Most of the fat in groundnut oil is monounsaturated, with a good share of polyunsaturated fat and less saturated fat than coconut oil. Like every oil it is energy-dense, so the amount you pour matters more than the brand. This is general information, not medical advice.
Smoke point: groundnut oil is widely used for deep frying in India. Published smoke-point figures vary a lot by source and by how refined the oil is, and unrefined oils generally smoke at a lower temperature than refined ones, so fry at a steady medium-high flame rather than letting the oil smoke.
If you are moving from sunflower oil, our groundnut oil vs sunflower oil guide compares the two with USDA figures.
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Tamil | Kadalai ennai / nilakkadalai ennai (கடலை எண்ணெய் / நிலக்கடலை எண்ணெய்) |
| Kannada | Kadalekai enne (ಕಡಲೆಕಾಯಿ ಎಣ್ಣೆ) |
| Telugu | Verusenaga nune / palli nune (వేరుశెనగ నూనె) |
| Malayalam | Nilakkadala enna (നിലക്കടല എണ്ണ) |
| Hindi | Moongphali ka tel (मूँगफली का तेल) |
| English | Groundnut oil, peanut oil |
There is no reliable kitchen test that proves an oil is pure — the fridge and paper tests passed around online cannot detect a blend. What you can check: unrefined groundnut oil should smell of groundnuts, the colour can change a little from batch to batch, and a small amount of sediment may settle at the bottom. A label should carry the FSSAI licence number; ours is 21224194003133. For a lab report, ask us on WhatsApp.
| Cold pressed groundnut oil | Bull driven groundnut oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Packs and today’s price | 500 ml — ₹200 1 litre — ₹399 5 litre — ₹1995 | 500 ml bottle — ₹220 1 litre bottle — ₹440 1 litre steel vessel (returnable) — ₹440 |
| Lowest price per litre | ₹399 per litre | ₹440 per litre |
On a per-litre basis the cold pressed oil is the cheaper of the two, and its 5 litre pack costs the same per litre as the 1 litre bottle — it is a convenience size, not a discount. The bull driven oil costs more because a bullock-turned press works at walking pace and presses far less oil in a day than a motorised one, so every litre carries more time, labour and animal care.
The bull driven groundnut oil is also sold in a 1 litre steel vessel, listed as returnable; it is our best-selling oil pack. Before you order, message us on WhatsApp to ask how the return works for your address.
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Our cold pressed groundnut oil works out to ₹399 per litre, and the bull driven groundnut oil to ₹440 per litre, at today's prices. The 5 litre pack of the cold pressed oil costs the same per litre as the 1 litre bottle.
Both are unrefined with nothing added. The bull driven oil is pressed in a marachekku, a wooden press turned by bullocks, and costs more per litre; the cold pressed oil is the everyday, lower-priced option and the only one in a 5 litre pack.
Groundnut oil is mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat (USDA: about 46 g and 32 g per 100 g) with less saturated fat than coconut oil. Every oil is energy-dense, so use it in moderation. This is general information, not medical advice.
Yes, groundnut oil is one of the most common deep-frying oils in India. Keep the flame steady at medium-high rather than letting the oil smoke, and do not reuse oil that has darkened or smells burnt.
Kadalai ennai or nilakkadalai ennai in Tamil, kadalekai enne in Kannada and verusenaga nune or palli nune in Telugu. In English it is also called peanut oil.
They suit different cooks: groundnut oil has more monounsaturated fat and a nutty taste; sunflower oil is lighter in flavour. Our groundnut oil vs sunflower oil guide compares them with USDA figures.
Keep it closed, away from sunlight and stove heat, pour into a small container for daily use, and use it by the best-before date on the pack.
Yes, we ship across India; delivery charges are shown at checkout for your pincode. Cash on delivery is available in Bangalore only.
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