Hebbail Desi Ghee: Crafted with Tradition and Care
Hebbail offers the rich heritage and unparalleled quality of its Desi Ghee, truly “liquid gold.” The ghee is meticulously crafted using a traditional process, ensuring an authentic taste and superior quality that sets it apart.
Sourced from Purest Origins
Hebbail meticulously selects butter from various Goshalas in regions known for their native cow breeds, including Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Sirsi, and even Punganur in Chittoor. A dedicated team rigorously tests the butter to ensure it comes exclusively from “Naati cows” (native breeds). The Malnad region of Shivamogga district, in particular, is noted for producing butter of exceptional quality. The fragrance and granular texture of the ghee are a testament to the environment and diet of these indigenous cows.
The Malnad Formula: A Secret to Perfection
Hebbail’s unique “Malnad Formula” involves a precise melting process. The butter is gently heated for 5 to 10 hours, strictly ensuring the temperature never crosses 90 degrees Celsius, mimicking traditional stove methods. This careful, slow melting process is key to achieving the exquisite quality of Hebbail Ghee.
Enriched with Medicinal Properties
In the final stages of preparation, traditional medicinal ingredients like betel leaves (ವೀಳ್ಯದೆಲೆ) are added. This is not just for flavor; they contribute to the ghee’s medicinal value, making it rich in minerals and antioxidants. This ancient practice, inherited from ancestors, is believed to help prevent common ailments like cough, cold, and phlegm, ensuring the ghee is suitable for all body types. Importantly, ghee retains its inherent qualities even with these additions. The addition of this also significantly enhances the ghee’s shelf life.
A Meticulous Process for Unmatched Purity
The journey from butter to golden ghee involves several crucial steps:
- Washing and Melting: After collection, the butter is washed and slowly melted.
- Filtration: The ghee undergoes multiple filtration stages. Initially, it’s filtered through cloth, followed by a second and a main filter to remove impurities, leaving behind a pure, golden yellow liquid. From 200kg of butter, approximately 160-165 kg of ghee is produced, with about 20 kg being residual impurities.
- Bottling: While still hot, the pure ghee is filled into food-grade bottles using an automatic machine, which ensures consistent quantity fills and prevents the loss of fragrance and moisture that could occur with manual handling.
- Curing: The freshly bottled ghee is then stored at room temperature for 3 to 10 days, depending on the climate (e.g., up to 10 days in summer), to allow it to mature before being sold to customers.
Extended Shelf Life and Hygiene
The addition of traditional leaves not only imparts medicinal benefits but also significantly enhances the ghee’s shelf life, allowing it to be stored for up to one year. Hebbail maintains the highest standards of hygiene throughout the entire production facility, from the processing area to the machinery, ensuring a clean and safe food product for everyone, including children and for devotional purposes.
Commitment to Sustainability and Community
Hebbail is more than just a business; it’s a mission. A portion of the profits from product sales is dedicated to supporting the rearing of male calves and caring for old, non-milking cows. The company firmly believes in the “Kamadhenu” concept, where every part of the cow, from milk to dung, is beneficial, and no part goes to waste.
Order Hebbail Desi Ghee Today
You can experience this traditional “liquid gold” for yourself! Order Hebbail Desi Ghee here and we will get it delivered to your doorstep. Due to the usage of glass bottles and risk of breakage currently we ship it within Bangalore only. .
