Our Process
From the fields of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to your kitchen—every bottle of Telashay mustard oil is crafted with care, tradition, and an unwavering commitment to purity. Discover the journey of each golden drop.
Our process hasn't changed in six decades. We still use the same traditional cold-press method, the same careful hand-selection, and the same natural settling technique our founder perfected in 1965. Because when it comes to purity, there are no shortcuts.
The Telashay Process
Six meticulous steps to ensure every drop meets our 60-year standard of excellence
01
Seed Selection
Handpicked Premium Seeds
Our journey begins in the heartland of India. We work directly with trusted local farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan—regions renowned for producing the finest mustard seeds. Every seed is handpicked with care, ensuring only the best make it to our facility.
Our Selection Criteria
Size Consistency
Uniform seed size ensures even oil extraction
Maximum Freshness
Only recently harvested seeds are accepted
Direct from Farmers
No middlemen, ensuring quality & fair prices
Traditional Varieties
Yellow & black mustard from indigenous seeds
Why Location Matters: Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan's climate and soil produce mustard seeds with optimal oil content and the characteristic pungent flavor that makes our oil so distinctive.
02
3-Level Sorting
Meticulous Purification Process
Purity begins with cleanliness. Our mustard seeds undergo a rigorous three-stage sorting process that combines modern technology with traditional hand-sorting wisdom. This ensures every impurity is removed before the seeds reach our press.
Level 1: Air Blowing
Seeds pass through a controlled air stream that removes lightweight dust particles, chaff, and other fine debris. This initial cleaning prepares seeds for deeper sorting.
Level 2: Manual Hand-Sorting
Our experienced workers meticulously hand-pick through the seeds, removing stones, broken seeds, and any foreign matter that machines might miss. This human touch ensures perfection that technology alone cannot achieve.
Level 3: Final Machine Screening
Seeds pass through precision screening machines with calibrated mesh sizes that eliminate any remaining impurities. Only perfectly clean, uniform seeds proceed to pressing.
✨ Triple Assurance: By combining air, human expertise, and machine precision, we guarantee that only the purest seeds enter our cold-press—resulting in oil free from grit, stones, or impurities.
03
Cold Pressing
Where Tradition Meets Purity
This is the soul of our process—unchanged for 60 years. Our traditional cold-press machine crushes seeds slowly and gently, without any external heat or chemicals. The mechanical pressure alone extracts the oil, preserving every nutrient, every bit of natural flavor, and that distinctive pungent aroma that defines authentic mustard oil.
No External Heat
Temperature remains naturally low during pressing, protecting heat-sensitive vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids from degradation.
Zero Chemicals
No hexane, no solvents, no additives of any kind. Just pure mechanical extraction the way our ancestors did it.
Natural Nutrients
Vitamins A, E, K, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants remain intact—exactly as nature intended.
Authentic Flavor
The characteristic sharp, pungent aroma and bold flavor are preserved—this is how mustard oil should taste.
Why Cold-Pressing Makes All the Difference:
Modern refined oils use high heat (up to 200°C) and chemical solvents to extract maximum oil. This destroys nutrients, removes natural flavors, and leaves chemical residues. Our cold-press method extracts less oil per seed, but what we get is pure, living nutrition—worth every drop.
04
Oil Flow
Natural Separation
As the press gently crushes the seeds, pure golden mustard oil naturally flows out and is collected in clean containers. The solid residue—what we call mustard cake—is separated and collected for beneficial reuse.
Liquid Gold
The oil flows naturally, rich in color and aroma. This first-press oil is immediately collected to preserve its freshness and potency.
Mustard Cake
The protein-rich solid residue isn't waste—it's a valuable by-product used as nutritious cattle feed and organic fertilizer.
Zero Waste Philosophy: Every part of the mustard seed serves a purpose. The oil nourishes your family, while the cake enriches the soil and feeds livestock—completing nature's cycle.
05
Natural Resting
The Patience of Purity
Freshly pressed oil is stored in large, clean containers and left undisturbed for several days. This resting period is crucial—it allows nature to do what artificial filtering cannot. Tiny seed particles and natural sediments gradually settle to the bottom under gravity, leaving crystal-clear oil at the top.
Why Natural Settling Matters
No Artificial Filtering
Chemical filters and bleaching agents can strip beneficial compounds. We let time and gravity do the work naturally.
Preserves Natural Sediments
Some natural sediment remains—a sign of authentic, unrefined oil. These contain valuable minerals and compounds.
Flavor Development
The resting period allows flavors to harmonize and develop, resulting in a more balanced, rich taste.
Traditional Wisdom: Our founders learned this technique from generations past. Good things take time—rushing the process would compromise quality. This patience is what separates artisan oil from mass-produced alternatives.
06
Packaging
From Container to Your Kitchen
After the resting period, the clear top layer of oil is carefully separated and prepared for packaging. Every step is performed with precision to ensure what reaches you is as pure and fresh as the moment it left our press.
Gentle Separation
The crystal-clear top layer is carefully poured through a tea strainer—a simple but effective method that removes any remaining fine particles while preserving the oil's natural character. No pressure, no force—just gentle, careful handling.
Food-Grade Packaging
Oil is filled into clean, food-grade plastic bottles that protect against light and oxidation. Each bottle is hygienically sealed to lock in freshness.
Complete Traceability
Every bottle is labeled with batch number, manufacturing date, and expiry date. This ensures complete transparency and allows us to track quality at every stage.
Our Packaging Promise
Zero Preservatives. We don't add anything to our oil—no preservatives, no additives, no anti-foaming agents. The oil in your bottle is exactly as it came from our cold-press: 100% pure mustard oil.
Fresh for 8 months when stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Why Our Process Matters
Uncompromised Purity
No chemicals, no heat damage, no shortcuts. What you get is mustard oil in its most natural, nutritious form—exactly as nature intended and as our ancestors consumed it.
Maximum Nutrition
Cold-pressing preserves omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. These nutrients are destroyed by heat in refined oils—but remain intact in ours.
Authentic Flavor
The sharp, pungent aroma and bold taste are hallmarks of genuine mustard oil. Refined oils lose this character—ours delivers the authentic experience your taste buds remember.
Our Quality Commitment
100%
Natural Seeds
Handpicked Quality
≤50°C
Press Temp
Cold-Pressed Only
0
Chemicals
Pure & Clean
8
Months Fresh
Guaranteed
Taste the Tradition
Now you know the journey—from the farms of UP and Rajasthan to your kitchen. Every bottle carries the care of 60 years, the purity of traditional methods, and the promise of authentic nutrition. Experience the Telashay difference.
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