OUR QUALITY

We place immense emphasis on quality of the product
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Best Quality with ISO & Agmark norms

QUALITY POLICY :

We follow stringent quality standards during the time of procurement. We procure first grade sesame seeds with natural flavor and aroma. The Groundnut seeds are procured from the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, MadhyaPradesh, AndhraPradesh, Karnataka and TamilNadu.

QUALITY ASSURANCE :

At NANDHAVANAM, we place immense emphasis on quality of the product. We undertake stringent quality control tests at every stage of production. The raw material is checked for quality before production.

  • To ensure zero spoilage of the raw materials, it is stored under appropriate conditions of -20 degrees.
  • Our factory premises are clean and are designed as per ISO & Agmark norms. The final processed product is tested in our laboratory on various parameters.
  • Our products are packed strictly using food grade material. Thus, our processing and packaging of the products is carried out in a safe manner with adherence to industrial norms and practices.

Here are Three ways of producing oil :

  • Solvent based which is found in majority of the products that contain oil. This method of extracting tends to be very cost effective since the yield is high but at the same time there are harsh chemical based solvents added that are toxic.
  • The second way is by physically extracting the oil by pressing with heat i.e. high temperatures are used which damage micro ingredients & fatty acids thus resulting in alteration in the properties of the oil. The step after extraction is refining. At times, refining tends to destroy elements & the wholesomeness. During the refining process, chemicals are added to keep the oil from going rancid so that products have a longer shelf life.
  • Cold Press or Wood Press is by pressing and grinding seeds with the use of heavy wooden handle (to maintain the low temperatures). Cold press, according to the name, does not heat up the oil seeds. Of all these oils, organically produced cold-pressed oils are the most precious because of their method of making, nutritional value and health benefits.
  • At Nandhavanam , to keep low temperatures the traditional contraptions called ‘ghani’. Ghani is a long cylindrical chamber made from wood, with a pestle in the centre. Oil seeds are poured in the ghani and are gradually crushed by the rotating pestle till most of the oil comes out through the opening at the base. Ancient texts prove that the original cold-pressed oil do not pre-heat or heat up the oilseeds in the process of crushing or grinding them. In cold pressed oils, anti-oxidants, micro-nutrients and fatty acids are present in their pure forms

Making of Wood Pressed Groundnut Oil:

  • Fresh Groundnut is Cleaned and then Sun dried. This drying process, however, seems to be important to the resulting taste and quality of the oil.
  • This dried Groundnut is then placed into a Wood press (Marachekku ) and pressed.
  • This pressing yields oil with proteins.
  • This Oil is allowed to “Settle” in settling tanks for 4 days.
  • • Oil is filtered & Packed , No Refinement Process & No Preservatives added

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