About Yellow Mustard Oil

What We Need To Know About Yellow Mustard Oil?

Yellow Mustard oil is extracted from the seeds of the mustard plant. It has culinary as well as therapeutic uses.

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Considerations: For high temperature cooking, select cooking oils with a high smoke point. For low temperature cooking, or adding to dishes and salad dressings, chose oils with a higher Omega-3 fatty acids since they promote healthy cells and decrease stroke and heart attack risk. They are also known for their anti-inflammatory action. Although you need Omega-6 fatty acids to maintain cell wall integrity and provide energy for the heart, too much Omega-6 fatty acids can increase inflammation in the body. Also, cooking oils high in Omega 9 is a good way to go. Omega-9 fatty acids are considered to be “conditionally essential,” which means that although your body produces them, they aren’t produced in meaningful quantities. Consuming omega-9 fatty acids such as oleic acid lowers the risk of heart attacks, arteriosclerosis, and aids in cancer prevention.

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Facts

Here are some quick facts about Yellow Mustard oil:

  • Scientific Name: Brassica juncea
  • Common Names: Sarson ka tel (Hindi), Sarsay tel (Bengali), Kadugu Ennai(Tamil), Avanune (Telugu), Rainu tel (Gujarati), Mohariche tel (Marathi), Kadugenna (Malyalam), and Sorisha tela (Oriya)
  • Color: Dark (reddish) yellow
  • Aroma: Strong
  • Taste: Pungent and sharp flavor
  • Smoke Point: 480oF/250oC
  • Extraction Process: Extracted from mustard seeds and purified through distillation
  • How Mustard Oil Is Made: There are two ways of making mustard oil: by pressing and grinding.

History

Yellow Mustard Oil History

  • Mustard oil has been popularly used in countries like India, Rome, and Greece and other European countries for thousands of years.
  • Mustard was first grown in India around 3000 BC.
  • Its first known uses were medicinal – Hippocrates used mustard seeds to prepare certain medicines.
  • The Romans added mustard seeds to their wine and Pythagoras, the Greek scientist, used it as a natural treatment for scorpion stings.
  • Apart from its medicinal uses, mustard oil has been used by North Indian women for cooking for decades.

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Health Benefits

Nutrients In Yellow Mustard Oil

Mustard oil has an edge over other oils due to the optimum ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and low content of saturated fats. Its nutritional profile is given below.

Key Nutrients

It contains about 60% monounsaturated fats (MUFA), 21% polyunsaturated fats (PUFA), and 12% saturated fats. These fatty acids are considered ‘good fats’ as they do not get deposited on the arterial walls. Its pungent and sharp flavor can be attributed to a compound called allyl isothiocyanate. It also contains glucosinolates that have antimicrobial properties. Mustard oil does not contain carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Being a vegetable source, mustard oil contains alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, an essential omega-3 fatty acid. One teaspoon of mustard oil contains around 0.8 grams of omega-3 fatty acid.

Calories And Fat

One tablespoon of mustard oil contains about 124 calories. It contains about 14 grams fat, out of which 8.3 grams is monounsaturated fat, 2.9 grams is polyunsaturated fat, and 1.6 grams is unsaturated fat. It has a lower content of monounsaturated fats as compared to olive, flaxseed, grape seed, and peanut oils.

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Why is it a Good Option?

Aroma and Flavor

Flavor and scent differentiate yellow and black mustard oil. Yellow mustard oil is better for cooking than black mustard oil since it tastes and smells gentler. Black mustard oil's overpowering flavor and scent may mask the dish’s innate taste.

Nutrition

Nutritionally, these oils vary. Yellow mustard oil contains healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Uses

Yellow mustard oil is safe and mild, making it a popular cooking oil. Due to its strong taste and odour, black mustard oil is seldom used in cooking.

Safety

Yellow mustard oil is slightly safer to consume, as boiling is not required, before cooking.

Health Advantages

Yellow mustard oil is also healthier. There are many beneficial monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats present in the oil. Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory qualities promote heart health and fight off inflammation.

Considerations

For high temperature cooking, select cooking oils with a high smoke point. For low temperature cooking, or adding to dishes and salad dressings, choose oils with a higher Omega-3 fatty acid ratio since they promote healthy cells and decrease stroke and heart attack risk. They are also known for their anti-inflammatory action.

  • Although you need Omega-6 fatty acids to maintain cell wall integrity and provide energy for the heart, too much Omega-6 fatty acids can increase inflammation in the body.
  • Also, cooking oils high in Omega 9 are a  good way to go. Omega-9 fatty acids are considered to be “conditionally essential,” which means that although your body produces them, they aren’t produced in meaningful quantities. Consuming omega-9 fatty acids such as oleic acid lowers the risk of heart attacks, arteriosclerosis, and aids in cancer prevention.
  • Apart from its medicinal uses, yellow mustard oil has been used by Indians  for cooking since decades.

  • Our oils are 100% natural, unrefined, and chemical free. They are made by gently squeezing off seed/nuts using our own unique press technology to extract oil that is 100% natural, just the way Mother Nature intended.

  • There is no application of heat and no heat is allowed to be generated during the extraction process.

  • The process is 100% mechanical – there is no use of chemicals and no refining.

  • Omega 3 and Omega 6 to remain unaltered

  • Zero trans-fats are created during processing

  • Natural, mild flavors of the oil.

  • Like proteins and carbohydrates, fats are an important part of diet and essential for life and basic bodily functions. They are a major source of energy, providing 9 calories per gram.
  • Fats carry essential and important fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) throughout the body.
  • They are an important source of essential fatty acids and are  only obtained through food intake.
  • Fats provide the feeling of satiety, depressing one's appetite, an important consideration in avoiding the intake of excessive calories.

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* Source – Wikipedia, Organic India, Medical news today, Healthline.