MUSTARD OIL
India is the fourth largest oilseed producing country in the world and mustard seed is having major percentage of this. The crude mustard oil is dark brown in colour with a pungent odor. Refined mustard oil is used mainly for cooking as it is slightly more viscous and has a lower saponification value and a higher refractive index compared to other vegetable oils.
Pakeeza Mustard Oil is of vegetable origin and is obtained from seeds of the black and white (Sinapis alba) mustard plants. In the crude state, black mustard oil (Brassica nigra, light color) has a spicy odor and a strong taste. When refined it is neutral in odor and taste. White mustard oil (yellow color) has a bitingly pungent taste due to the allyl mustard oil it contains.
The oil comprises mostly of the fatty acids, oleic acid, linoleic acid and erucic acid. At 5%, mustard seed oil has the lowest saturated fat content of the edible oils.
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ABOUT MUSTARD OIL
PRODUCT NAME :
Scientific : Sinapis alba, Brassica nigra | English: Mustard oil | French:Huile de moutarde
Spanish:Aceite de mostaza | German :Senföl | Indian:Sarson ka Tel
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION :
Mustard oil is the third largest edible oil produced in the world after Soy oil and Palm oil. At a production level of 13-14 million tons, it accounts for about 12% of the total World's edible oil production.
It refers to two different types of oil that are made from mustard seeds. These are:
1. Fatty vegetable oil resulting from pressing the seeds.
2. Essential oil resulting from grinding the seeds, mixing them with water and extracting the resulting volatile oil by distillation.
Mustard oil, which is known for its pungency, strong flavor & smell, is traditionally the most preferred oil for various culinary & medicinal usages.
ADVANTAGES OF MUSTARD OIL :
Mustard oil, which is rich in alpha - linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid which has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart diseases), was linked with 2 fold lower risk compared to sunflower and other oils.
The researchers also said that people who use mustard oil for frying reduce their risk of heart attack by almost 71%. Mustard oil is healthy as it has 30 per cent protein, calcium, phytins, phenolics and natural anti-oxidants.
Mustard oil contains high amount of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and a good ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which is good for heart. Mustard oil contains the least amount of saturated fatty acids, making it safe for heart patients.