What Is Wood-Pressed Oil and How Is It Made?

There is something special about oil made the traditional way. The gentle aroma of seeds, the rich texture and the flavour it brings to everyday cooking can make even a simple meal feel familiar. But what exactly is wood-pressed oil, and how is it made? The process begins with seeds such as mustard, sesame or groundnut. These are cleaned and placed in a traditional wooden press, where a rotating wooden pestle crushes them slowly to release their natural oil. Unlike high-speed extraction, this method generally uses a slower process and avoids deliberately applying high heat. The extracted oil is then allowed to settle, so heavier particles can separate before it is filtered or packed. At Rohida Farm, we value this traditional approach. For us, making wood-pressed oil is about respecting the character of the seed and bringing an age-old method into modern kitchens. For many households, this process remains meaningful today.