Cold Pressed Mustard Oil: For some years, there have been mixed reactions among health and fitness-conscious individuals about whether or not to use cold pressed mustard oil for cooking. The short and long answer is a big yes! Mustard Oil is highly safe, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The Mustard Oil Debate
A few studies in the 1960s suggested that mustard oil has high content of erucic acid. Many health experts believe that this was a “guided propaganda” to push the sale of palm oil and replace mustard oil in countries like India.
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Several scientific studies have demonstrated that the levels of erucic acid in culinary mustard oil are generally considered safe for human consumption within normal dietary patterns.
The only care you need to follow is to ensure that mustard oil should not be heated beyond its already high smoke point (around 250°C or 480°F). This is simply because heating oils beyond their smoke points could create harmful free radicals while degrading their beneficial nutrients. In short, the primary risk isn’t the oil itself, but rather improper heating. It is also recommended that you only buy mustard oil from top or known vendors so you could always be assured of the product quality. This is not a risk of the oil itself, but a risk of a compromised supply chain.
Benefits Of Cold Pressed Mustard Oil
- Cold Pressed Mustard Oil includes compounds such as allyl thiocyanate that have anti-inflammatory properties, which could help reduce systemic inflammation in the body.
- Rich in Monounsaturated Fats, mustard oil could help lower bad cholesterol (LDL).
- The antimicrobial properties in mustard oil could help preserve food and boost the immune system.
- Mustard oil contains antioxidants like selenium and vitamin E, which help combat oxidative stress.
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