Walnut Oil (Akhrot Ka Tel) — Cold-Pressed in Gilgit-Baltistan

Walnut trees are everywhere in Gilgit-Baltistan — old, enormous, and shading half the village. The nuts are eaten through winter, and the surplus goes to the press, where a s…

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Overview

About Pure Cold-Pressed Walnut Oil (Akhrot Oil) — Organic

Walnut trees are everywhere in Gilgit-Baltistan — old, enormous, and shading half the village. The nuts are eaten through winter, and the surplus goes to the press, where a slow cold press turns them into a deep golden oil with a distinct nutty taste.

Walnut oil is unusual because it works in three places at once: in the kitchen as a finishing oil, on the scalp as a hair treatment, and on the skin as a massage oil. It is one of the richest food sources of ALA, the plant-form omega 3 — which is exactly why it must never be heated.

Why you'll love it

Benefits of Pure Cold-Pressed Walnut Oil (Akhrot Oil) — Organic

✓One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 ALA
✓High in antioxidant polyphenols
✓Supports heart health and healthy cholesterol
✓Nourishes the scalp and supports hair growth
✓Contains biotin, associated with hair strength
✓Soothes dry skin and reduces inflammation
✓A fragrant finishing oil for food
✓Cold-pressed, unrefined, nothing added

Everyday uses

Ways to enjoy Pure Cold-Pressed Walnut Oil (Akhrot Oil) — Organic

Drizzled over salads and grain bowls
Stirred into soup or dal just before serving
Warm scalp massage before washing hair
Body massage oil for dry skin
Spooned over yoghurt, honey or porridge
Finishing oil for roasted vegetables — added after cooking

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Simple steps

How to use Pure Cold-Pressed Walnut Oil (Akhrot Oil) — Organic

1Food: use it cold — drizzle after cooking, never fry with it
2Hair: warm slightly, massage into the scalp, leave 30–60 minutes, then wash
3Skin: massage a small amount into dry areas after a shower
4A teaspoon a day is a normal culinary serving
5Store in the refrigerator — walnut oil is delicate and goes rancid quickly in heat

Good to know

Never cook with walnut oil

Walnut oil has a low smoke point and a very high proportion of polyunsaturated fat. Heat it in a pan and the omega-3 breaks down, the taste turns bitter, and you have destroyed the reason you bought it. Use it as a finishing oil: over the salad, into the soup at the table, across the vegetables after they leave the oven.

Good to know

Walnut oil for hair

Akhrot ka tel is a traditional hair oil across the north. Warmed and massaged into the scalp, it softens dry hair, calms flaking, and adds shine — the biotin and fatty acids are associated with stronger strands. Leave it in for thirty to sixty minutes before washing; it is a pre-wash treatment, not a leave-in.

Good to know

Why cold-pressed, and why it must stay cold

Cold pressing crushes the kernels without heat or solvents, keeping the omega-3, the polyphenols and the aroma intact. The same delicacy that makes it valuable makes it fragile: keep the bottle in the fridge, keep it closed, and use it within a few months of opening. If it smells sharp like old paint, it has turned.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What is walnut oil (akhrot ka tel) used for?

Walnut oil is used three ways: as a cold finishing oil for salads, soups and roasted vegetables; as a pre-wash scalp and hair oil; and as a massage oil for dry skin. It is not a frying oil.

Can you cook with walnut oil?

No — do not fry with it. Walnut oil has a low smoke point and heat destroys its omega-3 content and turns the taste bitter. Add it to food after cooking, at the table.

Is walnut oil good for hair?

Yes. Warmed and massaged into the scalp for thirty to sixty minutes before washing, akhrot oil softens dry hair, calms a flaky scalp and adds shine. Its biotin and fatty acids are associated with stronger hair.

What are the health benefits of walnut oil?

It is one of the richest plant sources of omega-3 ALA and is high in antioxidant polyphenols, which support heart health and healthy cholesterol levels, and help reduce inflammation.

How should walnut oil be stored?

In the refrigerator, tightly closed. Walnut oil is delicate and goes rancid quickly in warmth and light. If it smells sharp or like old paint, it has turned and should not be used.

Is SkarduApp’s walnut oil cold-pressed?

Yes — pressed cold from Gilgit-Baltistan walnuts and bottled unrefined, with nothing added. Delivered across Pakistan with Cash on Delivery; tap Shop Walnut Oil for the current price.

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