Mustard oil is obtained from mustard seed; Mustard oil can be divided into three types, depending on the type of extraction;
? Fatty vegetable oil: obtained by squeezing mustard seeds.
? Essential oil: It is made by grinding seeds, mixing with water and distilling to extract oil.
? The oil obtained by this method includes injecting mustard seed extract with other vegetable oils (such as soybean oil).
Mustard oil was once considered controversial in eating, because mustard oil contains erucic acid, which will have a negative impact on human body. Compared with other plant edible oils, its saturated fat content is lower. It is mainly composed of fatty acid, oleic acid, erucic acid and linoleic acid. This oil can reduce cholesterol content and act as an antioxidant in the body. Mustard oil is very popular in northern India, South Korea, Nepal and Bangladesh, but it is not allowed to be taken orally in some countries such as the United States and European countries.
Olive oil and mustard oil have much in common in health. Just as these two oils have antibacterial properties, they are suitable for body use. At the same time, both drugs tend to reduce heart-related problems. From the origin, olive oil belongs to the Mediterranean region. In North India, mustard oil is usually the first choice for cooking. Mustard oil is considered as a strong stimulant because it can stimulate excretion, circulation and digestion, and increase the level of bile in the body. Doctors usually recommend olive oil to reduce heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and cancer.
Mustard oil and olive oil have higher unsaturated fat content, but lower mature fat content. This means that they are healthier than other oils with higher saturated fat content. The smoke point of mustard oil is 489°F, which is higher than most olive oil. This and its cost will make it a better choice for frying. This will be true in the case that the pungent taste of mustard oil is the desired taste.
However, if you need spices (such as spices), then olive oil will be a better choice.