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Wood-pressed at our Kolazhy chekku
Naturish elite cold pressedcoconut oil
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Pressed at our Kolazhy chekku from copra we dry ourselves under controlled electric heat, and written down batch by batch so you can check it.
One price, always. 7-day taste guarantee.
- Pressed at our own chekku
- Controlled electric drying
- Batch record on every bottle
Elite cold pressed Coconut Oil
- Made with Care. Made for Your Kitchen.
- Naturish Elite’s Premium Coconut Oil made from carefully dried coconuts
- Wood-pressed at our Kolazhy chekku mill.
- Simple, familiar coconut oil you can trust for your family’s everyday cooking.
- Know where your oil comes from.
- Freshly pressed in small batches.
- See and smell the natural quality.
- No sulphur used in drying.
- Cook confidently, every day.
Benefits
Nothing cut into it
No palm oil, no refined oil, no additives. The three things most often hiding in a bottle marked shudham are the three things we publish the absence of, on every batch.
Pressed at our own chekku
Copra dried under controlled electric heat, then pressed slowly in our wooden chekku at Kolazhy. Trusted farmers in the Thrissur region together with our own agricultural network.
Proof you can check
Every bottle carries a batch code. Scan it and the record opens for that exact batch - source, drying, press date, and what is not in it. Not a claim. A record.
How our oil is made.
Harvested by hand
Electrically Dried 7 days
Wood-pressed at chekku mill
Filtered naturally
Hear from our regulars.
As a teacher, I believe good habits begin at home - especially in the kitchen. That is why I trust Naturish elite coconut oil for my family and to set a healthy example for my students.
Nimisha, Thrissur
I’ve started using Naturish Elite Coconut Oil every day, especially for cooking. It adds a lovely flavor to my meals and never feels greasy. I feel more active and light throughout the day.
Girija, Kochi
“I’ve been using Naturish Elite Coconut Oil regularly for cooking. The taste feels fresh and natural, and it blends really well with our everyday dishes. I’m very happy with the quality.”
Swathi,townThe bottle is new, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. If you buy and it earns it, a line from you is worth more to us than any advertisement - because in Kerala, that is how anything worth trusting has ever travelled.
Six ways to cook with Kerala tradition.
From sabzi tempering to dosa batter — wood-pressed coconut oil for every recipe.
Smoke point 175°C. Perfect for tarka, vada, banana chips.
2-3 tbsp per pan · heat until aromatic · add mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry red chilli.
Authentic Kerala stew, theeyal, avial. Adds depth without overpowering.
1-2 tbsp per dish · replaces ghee or refined oil 1:1.
Spreads beautifully on tava. Crispy edges · authentic aroma.
1 tsp per dosa · light brush · perfect golden crisp.
Substitute for butter in baking. Plant-based · vegan-friendly.
Replaces butter 1:1 in cakes, cookies, fudge. Light coconut note in finish.
Traditional Kerala pickle base. Natural preservative properties.
Heat oil · cool · pour over pickle masala. Extends shelf life naturally.
Our chekku mill has powered Kerala kitchens since 1965. Same wood press today.
Bullocks turned the original chekku · now electric-driven · same wood press · same heritage.
Every batch · independently tested.
What's inside every spoonful.
Why smoke point actually matters.
Smoke point is the temperature at which an oil starts to break down and produce harmful compounds. Higher = safer for high-heat Indian cooking like tempering and frying.
At 175°C, our wood-pressed coconut oil is the Goldilocks zone for Indian cooking — high enough for tempering and shallow-frying, low enough to preserve flavour molecules. Refined oils go higher but lose all character along the way.
Three Kerala recipes, three new ways to use it.
From quick tempering to slow stews — recipes our team cooks at home, tested with our own bottles.
Mustard Seed Tempering
Slow-Cooked Vegetable Stew
Banana Chips · Kerala Style
Heritage refined.Now lab-certified.
It began in 1965, when our grandfather first pressed coconut oil at our Kolazhy origin. Three generations later, the process he refined is unchanged.What has changed is the proof— every batch is now lab-tested for purity. Every bottle, QR-traceable to its lab report.
Questions · no hedge.
How is it pressed? +
Cold-pressed in the traditional marachekku style.
What's the difference between this and VCO Organic Premium? +
Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil is wood-pressed from sun-dried copra at our chekku mill · cooking-grade · daily-use price. VCO Organic Premium is cold-centrifuged from fresh coconut milk · NPOP organic certified · premium wellness use. Same Kolazhy origin · different process · different intended use.
What is chekku? +
Chekku is the traditional Kerala wood press for extracting oil from copra (sun-dried coconut). The wooden press is turned slowly (no heat from friction) and yields a deep aromatic oil. Our chekku mill at Kolazhy has been operating since 1965.
Is this safe for high-heat cooking? +
Yes. Smoke point ~175°C · safe for tempering, shallow frying, sautéing, and Kerala-style high-heat cooking. For deep-frying repeatedly at very high heat (200°C+), refined oils have a higher tolerance · but you lose flavour.
How does it compare to ghee for daily cooking? +
Replaces ghee 1:1 in most South Indian recipes. Plant-based · cholesterol-free · adds a distinct coconut aroma that pairs beautifully with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and red chillies.
Why is it more expensive than supermarket coconut oil? +
Supermarket coconut oils are typically refined or solvent-extracted on industrial scale. Ours is traditionally wood-pressed at our small-batch chekku mill from a single origin. Higher cost per litre · but aromatic, traceable, and supporting Kerala chekku heritage.
Why is the oil solid in winter? +
Coconut oil solidifies below 24°C. This is normal and a sign of purity. Place the bottle in warm water to liquefy.
How long does it last after opening? +
12 months unopened · 6 months opened when stored in a cool, dark place. No refrigeration needed.
From the same Kolazhy origin.
Wellness, baby care, and spices · the rest of the Naturish family.
Three generations.
One chekku mill.
Wood-pressed at our Kolazhy chekku since 1965. Cooking-grade craft · daily-use price · same single origin.