Root & Harvest was born from a simple belief — the food we choose for our family should be pure, honest and trustworthy.
Combining our engineering mindset with deep-rooted agricultural values to bring pure nourishment back to the Indian pantry.
The Journey from Code to Crops
Founded by two software engineers, Root & Harvest is the intersection of analytical precision and generational farming. Having spent years architecting digital products in Hyderabad, we noticed a critical flaw in the modern food supply chain: processing speed was prioritized over nutritional integrity.
It Started in Our Own Kitchen
For nearly two years, every trip to our hometown meant bringing back something simple but important — traditionally made oil for our family.
We trusted where it came from and how it was made. It quietly became part of our everyday life.
Then one day, we ran out.
For the next 15 days, we used locally available refined oil. That small change made us notice what we had taken for granted — the difference in taste, aroma, and how our everyday food felt.
As parents, it made us ask a simple question:
If oil is part of almost every meal we serve our family, shouldn’t we know exactly what goes into it?
That question took us on a journey — searching for quality groundnuts, understanding traditional wood-pressed methods, and becoming more conscious of what truly reaches our kitchen.
And somewhere along the way, our search became a purpose.
Root & Harvest was born not because the world needed another bottle of oil, but because families deserve to know what’s inside the one they use every day.
Carefully chosen. Traditionally made. Something we would proudly serve our own family.
Because if it belongs in our kitchen, only then does it belong in yours.
Why Wood-Pressed Oil
Modern refined oils are processed using petroleum-based solvents and high temperatures (up to 200°C), followed by chemical bleaching. Traditional wood-pressing uses a slow-turning wooden pestle that crushes seeds gently. With speeds under 14 RPM, the temperature never rises, ensuring delicate bioactive compounds and natural Vitamin E remain untouched.
Our Commitment to Quality
Purity is not a slogan; it is our standard. We source raw ingredients directly from trusted farmers, crush them in seasoned wood pestles, and package the oil with zero artificial additives or refining. Every single bottle contains uncompromised farm goodness you can trust.
The Pillars of Root & Harvest
Why We Started
Sometimes, a dream begins when life is already comfortable. We had our careers, our responsibilities, and a settled life — but somewhere within us was a desire to create something of our own. Something meaningful. Something that could bring us closer to nature and, at the same time, bring better everyday choices to our families. That little thought became a dream. And that dream became Root & Harvest. A journey from trusted farms to your family — rooted in care, simplicity and trust. 🌱
Why Wood-Pressed Oil
Commercial oil is extracted using extreme heat and chemical solvents, stripping all nutrients. Traditional wood pressing (Lakdi Ghani) pestles rotate slowly under 14 RPM, keeping temperatures below 38°C. This natural process preserves every vital vitamin, antioxidant, and nutrient.
Commitment to Quality
We stand for absolute honesty. Our oils are extracted in small batches, gravity-filtered without chemical processing, and packed without preservatives. What you see is 100% pure, unadulterated farm nourishment.