If you close your eyes and think of coconut oil, what comes to mind?
For most of us, it is a Sunday morning memory. It is your grandmother or mother sitting you down on the floor, warming a small bowl of oil, and giving you a vigorous champi (head massage). It is the smell of long, thick hair and relaxed weekends.
But in many parts of India, specifically in the coastal south, coconut oil isn't just a beauty secret. It is the heart of the kitchen.
At Taila Prabha, we want to bring that duality back. We want to introduce you to coconut oil that is so pure, you can eat it, apply it, and heal with it.
The "Sulphur" Trap
Not all coconut oils are created equal. In fact, most commercial coconut oil starts with a problem: moisture.
To get oil out of a coconut, you first need to dry the meat (copra). Traditional farmers would dry it under the sun for days. But in the rush of mass production, factories often use sulphur to dry the copra quickly and prevent fungus.
When you buy cheap, refined coconut oil, you are often getting oil extracted from this sulphur-treated copra. It is then bleached to look white and deodorized to remove the chemical smell.
We do things differently.
The Wood-Pressed Difference
Our process begins with patience. We use premium, sulphur-free copra that is sun-dried naturally.
We then place this copra into the wooden Ghani. Just like with our groundnut oil, the wood press crushes the coconut slowly. It doesn't generate heat. This is vital because high heat destroys Lauric Acid.
Lauric Acid is the magic ingredient in coconut oil. It is a rare compound found in mother's milk, known for boosting immunity and fighting off viruses. When you use industrial expellers, you lose much of this goodness. When you use a wooden press, you keep it.
One Oil, Many Roles
When you bring a bottle of wood-pressed coconut oil home, you are replacing three different products on your shelf.
In the Kitchen: It is one of the most stable oils for cooking. Try making a vegetable stew or a simple tadka for your chutney. The flavor isn't overpowering; it is fresh, sweet, and light.
On Your Skin: It is the best natural moisturizer. Unlike lotions that sit on the surface, coconut oil sinks deep into the skin.
For Your Health: Many people start their day with a spoonful of raw coconut oil (oil pulling) to improve oral hygiene and gut health.
Purity You Can Smell
The first time you open a bottle of Taila Prabha Coconut Oil, you will notice the difference immediately. It won't smell like a factory. It will smell like a fresh coconut broken open on a auspicious day.
It is raw, unrefined, and full of life. It is the way nature intended it to be.
From the frying pan to the hair massage, experience the purity of the coast.
