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Kusum oil is the popular name for safflower oil in many parts of India. In Karnataka it is called kusube enne, in Maharashtra kardi tel, and you will also hear kusuma oil or kusabi oil. They are all the same oil, pressed from the seeds of the safflower plant.
What is kusum oil?
Safflower is a hardy oilseed crop grown across the Deccan plateau. Its seeds give a light, pale-golden oil with a very mild taste, which is why families who want lighter everyday meals often switch to it. Hampi Pure® Kusum Oil is wood pressed on the traditional wooden ghani, slowly and at low temperature, and left unrefined – no bleaching, no deodorising and no chemicals.
Kusum oil price
Hampi Pure® wood pressed kusum (safflower) oil is available in:
- 1 Litre – ₹600
- 2 Litre – ₹1,150
- 5 Litre – ₹2,200
Refined safflower oil in supermarkets costs less, but it is processed at high heat with solvents and chemicals. Wood pressed kusum oil keeps the seed's natural character, which is what you are paying for.
Benefits of kusum oil
- Light and mild: it does not overpower the taste of your food, so it suits daily dal, sabzi, upma and poha.
- Rich in unsaturated fats: safflower oil is naturally high in unsaturated fatty acids and low in saturated fat.
- Contains vitamin E: a natural antioxidant found in the seed.
- Unrefined: wood pressing keeps it free from chemical solvents.
How to use kusum oil
- Everyday tadka and sautéing
- Shallow frying dosas, parathas and cutlets
- Light curries and stir-fries
- Rotate it with groundnut, sesame and mustard oil – using a mix of oils across the week is a good habit for any kitchen.
Kusum oil vs kusube oil vs safflower oil
There is no difference – these are regional names for the same oil. When buying, what matters is how it is made. Look for "wood pressed" or "kachi ghani" and "unrefined" on the label.
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