1. Machine-Filtered Cold Pressed Oil

• How it’s done: After extraction, the oil is passed through fine filters to remove suspended particles.

• Pros:

  • Clear appearance (looks more attractive for retail)

  • No visible sediment

  • Longer shelf life because no water is used during production process.

• Cons:

  • May lose a tiny fraction of natural nutrients and flavor compounds during filtration.

  • More processing than sedimentation.

2. Natural Sedimented (Gravity-Settled) Cold Pressed Oil

• How it’s done: Oil is left undisturbed in tanks for days/weeks so heavier particles settle at the bottom, then the top clear oil is taken.

• Pros:

  • Minimal processing — nutrients, antioxidants, and aroma remain fully intact.

  • Truly traditional method.

• Cons:

  • More cloudiness and some sediment at the bottom (normal and safe).

  • Shorter shelf life due to more organic matter present.

  • Usage of water during production makes its shelf life shorter.

✅ Quality-wise: Both are good if they’re genuinely cold pressed and chemical-free.

• Natural sedimented oil keeps the most nutrients but may look less “polished.”

• Machine-filtered oil looks cleaner and lasts a bit longer but may lose a little of the natural compounds.

If your goal is maximum nutrition → Go for natural sedimented.
If your goal is clear look and slightly longer storage → Go for machine-filtered.