Kavin's Common Sesame Oil Cake For Natural Forming

Vaakai wooden chekku gingelly oil cake, also known as Vaakai marachekku sesame oil cake, is a byproduct of the traditional cold-pressing method used to extract gingelly oil. While the oil itself is highly valued for its culinary and health benefits, the oil cake plays a significant role in agriculture and livestock feeding due to its nutritional content and other practical applications.

The production of Vaakai wooden chekku gingelly oil cake follows these steps:

1. Extraction of Oil: Sesame seeds are cleaned, dried, and then pressed in wooden or stone mills (chekku) to extract the oil. This process ensures that the oil is cold-pressed, retaining its nutritional properties.

2. Cake Formation: After the oil is extracted, what remains is a solid residue known as oil cake or sesame cake. This cake retains a significant amount of protein, fiber, and other nutrients from the sesame seeds.

3. Processing: The oil cake is typically processed further to enhance its nutritional value and make it suitable for various applications.