Nattu Mara Chekku

Nattu Mara Chekku  in old Madras.  The  heatllth conscious people have now switched over to chekku groundnut oil leaving the refined one which have been dominating the market for more than 25 years.

Pic:  Delcampe

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MNS Vilvam said…
(MNS Vilvam chekku oil)We are doing cold press oil of peanut oil,sesame oil and Coconut oil.We are doing since it was pulled by Ox.From 1995 onward, we are struggle to live due to rotary and expeller. But people much aware the benefits of chekku oil.In mean time ,sellers are cheating the customers by showing the chekku pulled by ox.
But your photo is good and i saw in my childhood days our MATTU CHEKKU...
Our founder and owner receive Honorable Doctoral Degree for being in this cold press field from 15 years age.Now he is 74 years.
Thanking You,
www.mnsvilvam.com
3:54 AM
MNS Vilvam said…
thank you
3:55 AM
Khunbow said…
Thanks for sharing about Marachekku Oil have a look at Cold Pressed Oil and Chekku Oil
12:06 AM
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