Umbrella Mustard Oil
Umbrella Mustard Oil
Mustard oil is considered to be an oil that has low saturated fat as compared to other cooking oils. This pungent tasting oil is mostly used for cooking in parts of Gujarat, Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Orissa, Haryana and some other parts of India. It basically consists of fatty acid, oleic acid, erucic acid and linoleic acid. It has antioxidant and cholesterol reducing properties. It is also loaded with essential vitamins. Though this oil is nutty tasting it is good for heart and also has many other benefits.
This oil has importance in North-Indian tradition, not only for cooking food, but also for lighting ‘diyas’ during Diwali. It is also used in the ceremony called ‘Mayian’. It is performed one day before the wedding at both bride’s and bridegroom’s place.
Benefits of Mustard Oil
Here is a list of the benefits which mustard oil offers. Go through and find out how it can benefit you.
- It helps in staying away from Coronary Heart diseases.
- It can be used as antibacterial oil.
- It helps to detoxify human body.
- It helps to reduce hair fall through improved blood circulation if it is massaged properly on scalp.
- It stimulates digestion, circulation and excretory systems.
- It can be used as an irritant for stimulating sensation in senseless organs and muscles as well as for driving up muscles.
- It helps in preventing fungal growth. Thus, it can be used as anti-fungal item.
- In winter, it helps in keeping the body warm and in generating mild irritating effect through massage on body.
- It helps in keeping the immune system strong.
- It is useful for treating cough and cold.
- It protects teeth from germs, if rubbed on gums and also makes gums strong.
- Organic mustard oil helps prevents cancer and also helps slowing down ageing process.
- It helps in stimulating sweat glands and also in lowering body temperature.
- It consist of fatty acids like omega alpha 3 and omega alpha 6 which have beneficial properties.
It is being used in India past so many years and also has a niche place in rich Indian culture. But its side effects have not been observed yet in India. It still has and will have a special place in future for cooking purpose in kitchens of North India.
Nutritional Facts (Approx. Composition per 100gm)
- Mufa
- Pufa
- Omega 3 / Omega 6 Ratio
- Saturated Fats
- Cholesterol
- Vitamin E
- 70%
- 25%
- 4:5
- 5%
- Nil
- 30mg