Why Real Marachekku Cold-Pressed Oil Must Stay Below 40°C\n\nWhen oils are pressed in modern high-speed steel machinery, friction temperatures routinely exceed 90°C. At these temperatures, the subtle volatile polyphenols, sesamol compounds, and natural Vitamin E are degraded.\n\n### The Vaagai Wood Advantage\nTraditional Tamil Nadu Marachekku uses a large wooden mortar made from mature Vaagai (Albizia lebbeck) wood. As the heavy pestle rotates at single-digit RPMs, wood absorbs and dissipates ambient heat, ensuring the crushed seed paste never exceeds human body temperature.\n\n### Authentic Taste and Aroma\nThe result is a thick, golden-amber oil that retains the authentic nutty scent of freshly harvested sesame, needing zero synthetic chemical deodorizers or colorants.