Chekku Coconut Oil

An Inevitable ingredient of the South

Remember a time when every household prepared their oil with dried coconuts at the local oil mill. The process is laborious and involves everyone in the family from cracking the coconuts, drying them, protecting them from squirrels and crows, taking the dried copra coconuts to the mill, and returning with metal cans filled with flavourful and pungent coconut oil.

Why Chekku Oil?

Modern machinery generates high amounts of heat during oil extraction. In contrast, the cold-press method retains nutrients that heat usually destroys during refining. It also keeps the oil pure — without any refining, processing, or deodorizing. It is also rich in antioxidants, which boost immunity.

Our Process

We hand-pick coconuts and dry them to make copra coconuts. The dried coconuts are pressed in the traditional oil press made from the Vagai tree in the time-tested method without the addition of any preservatives.

The Chekku made out of the Vaagai (or) East Indian Walnut tree absorbs the heat produced during oil extraction. Because the extraction process doesn’t generate heat, it preserves the nutritional value of the coconut oil and retains its signature aroma and flavor. After extraction, we place the oil under sunlight to allow the sediments to settle naturally

Benefits and Use

100% pure coconut oil can be used for cooking, skin, and hair care. Chekku coconut oil acts as an excellent moisturizer and nourishes the body and scalp. It improves overall immunity and promotes the growth of healthy hair and improves skin texture with regular use. Compared to refined and processed oils it is a much healthier option. You can consume this as a part of balanced diet.

You can now stop the search for Chekku coconut oil in Chennai, by making the best choice with us here online at Mylapore Ganapathy’s.