The Secret Behind the Best Kerala Banana Chips: Why Pure Coconut Oil Matters
Wood-Pressed Coconut Oil vs Refined Oil: Which Is Healthier?
In today’s world of packaged foods, oil quality plays a major role in determining how healthy a snack truly is. While many brands use refined oils to reduce costs, traditional Kerala households have always trusted wood-pressed coconut oil.
At Pavis Food Products, we continue this age-old practice because health should never be compromised.
🌴 What Is Wood-Pressed Coconut Oil?
Wood-pressed coconut oil is extracted using traditional cold-pressing methods without applying heat or chemicals. This method preserves the oil’s natural nutrients, aroma, and medicinal properties.
Unlike refined oils, wood-pressed oil:
Retains healthy fats
Has no chemical residues
Maintains natural coconut flavor
⚠️ The Hidden Truth About Refined Oils
Refined oils undergo multiple chemical and heat treatments such as bleaching, deodorizing, and filtering. While this increases shelf life, it reduces nutritional value.
Common issues with refined oils:
Loss of natural antioxidants
Possible chemical residues
Heavy digestion when reused
This is why many commercially fried snacks feel oily and uncomfortable to eat.
🥥 Why Kerala Traditionally Uses Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been a staple in Kerala cuisine for centuries. Ayurveda recognizes coconut oil for its cooling and digestive benefits.
Traditional benefits include:
Better digestion
Light and crisp frying
Natural preservation
Authentic Kerala aroma
🔥 Why Pavis Food Products Uses Only Wood-Pressed Oil
At Pavis, we extract coconut oil in our own in-house mills, ensuring full control over purity and quality.
Our promise:
✅ 100% wood-pressed coconut oil
✅ No sulphur or chemicals
✅ Zero oil reuse policy
✅ Fresh oil for every batch
This is why our banana chips taste lighter, crisper, and cleaner.
👩🍳 Health Comes First – Always
Reusing oil creates harmful trans fats that affect long-term health.
That’s why we strictly follow a single-use oil policy.
Our snacks are:
Safe for children
Gentle on digestion
Suitable for elders
Free from artificial additives
🌿 No Preservatives, No Shortcuts
We believe real food doesn’t need chemicals.
Our products contain:
❌ No preservatives
❌ No artificial colors
❌ No MSG
Only honest ingredients sourced directly from Kerala farmers.
🛒 Taste the Difference Yourself
Once you taste snacks fried in pure wood-pressed coconut oil, you’ll never go back to refined-oil snacks again.
👉 [Explore our Authentic Kerala Snack Combos here]
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is wood-pressed coconut oil healthier than refined oil?
Yes. It retains natural nutrients and is free from chemical processing.
Do Pavis products use refined oil?
No. We use only in-house wood-pressed coconut oil.
Are your snacks suitable for daily consumption?
Yes, when eaten in moderation, they are much healthier than refined-oil snacks.
