Thomas Chipman™

FAQs

What is expeller pressed oil?

'Expeller Pressed' refers to the way the oil has been extracted from the seeds. Oil can be extracted via two methods: mechanical and solvent extraction. Expeller pressed oil uses only mechanical extraction, in which seeds are crushed to release their oil. Mechanical pressing removes about 2/3 of the seed's oil. Most edible oils on the market are then put through a solvent extraction process to remove the remainder of the oil.

Solvents used are harsh chemicals such as Hexane. Because we do not wish to risk trace amounts of chemical solvents in our finished product, we use only 100% expeller pressed oil.