Mustard oil in addition to being an important oil is superior also
because of its balanced fatty acids profile in terms of SFA, MUFA,
Linoleic and alpha linolenic acid in comparison to other oils like palm
oil, red palm oil, sunflower, safflower, palm kernel oil, coconut oil,
ghee, vanaspati and corn oil etc. Gardner et.al, in 1995 have stated
that metabolism of fatty acids is | View Detail
Vegetable oils are the single
most important source of essential fatty acids in Indian diet. Among
all the vegetable oils, mustard oil is indispensable to Indian cuisine.
Mustard/rapeseed oil is characterized by low level of saturated fatty
acids (SFA), a relatively high level of monounsaturated fatty acids
(MUFA), moderate level of polyunsaturated fatty | View Detail
The nutritional significance of Mustard Oil has the unique distinction of having been discovered at a time when our much revered scriptures, the Vedas, were being documented. Of course, there has been no looking back since then! Even the curious American phrase \'to cut the mustard\' could not have been more | View Detail
Muscular Pains Mustard is a rubefacient which
causes reddening and warming of the skin. Its plaster or paste made
with water, is applied as analgesic in rheumatism, sciatica, paralysis
of limbs and other muscular pains. The plaster should, however, never
be directly applied to the skin as it may cause painful blistering. A
layer of lint material should b | View Detail
Mustard is a
cornerstone of Indian culture. Its flower symbolizes spring, and the
yellow oil produced from its seeds is considered a cure-all. Known for
its stimulating, cleansing and rejuvenating properties, the warmth
generated by mustard oil when applied to the skin opens the pores and
helps sweat out impurities. In the colder areas of India, mustard oil
-- the olive oil o | View Detail
NTRODUCTION Mustard is undoubtedly the major cooking oil in Indian households. Today, mustard is one of the major edible oils in an Indian market. It is an ecofriendly crop, which is an added benefit of growing mustard crop. It accumulates toxic metals like cesium-137 and strontium-90 chlorides from soil into the body and concentrates these into the various parts | View Detail
Anti-oxidants are crucial for healthier life and to prevent disorders like atherosclerosis, dementia, skin disorders, arthritis and neurological disorders. They also keep a constant watch on growth and development of foetus during pregnancy. Mustard oil contains adequate amount of alpha tocopherol and thus acts as a potent antioxidant for human health.
