In the villages of Tamil Nadu, the sound of the Marachekku (traditional wood press) is a melody of health. Long before refined, factory-made oils filled our supermarket shelves, every household relied on the pure essence of seeds crushed slowly in stone and wood.
At SMS, we are reviving this tradition. We don’t use high heat or harsh chemicals. We simply let the wood press out the goodness, exactly as nature intended.
1. Coconut Oil: The Tropical Healer
Our Wood-Pressed Coconut Oil is more than just a cooking medium; it’s a bottle of sunshine. Sourced from the finest sun-dried copra of our local groves, this oil carries a rich, sweet aroma that refined versions can never match.
- The Village Secret: It’s rich in Lauric acid and MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides), which boost your metabolism and immunity.
- Beyond the Pan: In our village, we use it for everything—from tempering a flavorful Avial to nourishing our hair and skin naturally.
2. Gingelly Oil (Nallennai): The “Good Oil”
There’s a reason why Sesame oil is called Nallennai (Good Oil) in Tamil. Our SMS Gingelly Oil is extracted from premium sesame seeds mixed with a touch of traditional palm jaggery (Karupatti) to balance the flavor and maintain the oil’s stability.
- The Health Guard: Known for its “cooling” properties, it’s the heart of the traditional South Indian Sunday oil bath and the secret behind the perfect Idli Podi.
- The Purity Check: Our gingelly oil is dense and dark, packed with antioxidants like sesamol that protect your heart.
3. Groundnut Oil: The Versatile Classic
For deep-frying those crispy Vadais or sautéing daily vegetables, nothing beats our Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil.
- Taste the Difference: Because we use a slow-pressing method, the oil retains its natural nutty fragrance. It doesn’t just cook your food; it seasons it.
- High Smoke Point: Unlike other natural oils, groundnut oil can handle high heat without breaking down, making it the safest choice for traditional Indian deep-frying.
Why Choose SMS “Marachekku” Oils?
Most refined oils undergo a process called “bleaching” and “deodorizing” using petroleum-based solvents like hexane. At SMS, we say no to the lab and yes to the land.
- Zero Chemicals: No preservatives, no paraffin, and no artificial colors.
- Nutrient Dense: Vitamins E and K are kept intact because we never exceed room temperature during extraction.
- Locally Rooted: Every bottle you buy supports a farmer in a Tamil Nadu village, keeping our agricultural heritage alive.
