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Have you ever wondered why mustard tastes so wonderful? This flavour comes from the oil hidden inside the tiny mustard seeds. This yellow mustard oil has been cooked around the world for centuries to spice up curries, salad dressings and stir-fries. Delicious and healthy, yellow mustard oil deserves a place in your kitchen that no other oil or cheese can replace. WHAT IS YELLOW MUSTARD OIL? Mustard oil, also known as yellow mustard seed oil, is extracted from the seeds of mustard from the Brassica family of plants. It has been used for centuries in Asian and European cuisines for both cooking and external applications. The oil has a strong, pungent smell and taste. There are three main types of mustard oil: • Yellow mustard oil - made from yellow mustard seeds (most commonly used for cooking) • Black mustard oil - made from black mustard seeds (has a very strong flavour) • Brown mustard oil - made from brown or white mustard seeds (has a mild flavour). USES AND BENEFITS OF YELLOW MUSTARD OIL OVER OTHER OILS 1. HEART HEALTH – Yellow mustard oil contains fats and fatty acids like omega-3 that can help lower bad cholesterol. This keeps your heart healthy. 2.ANTI-INFLAMMATORY – It contains compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties to reduce pain and inflammation. 3. ANTIMICROBIAL – This oil is also a natural antimicrobial agent and can inhibit bacterial, fungal and viral growth to an extent. 4.HIGH SMOKE POINT – Yellow mustard oil has a smoke point of around 480°F, making it excellent for high-temperature cooking like stir-frying or deep frying. The oil does not break down easily at high temperatures. 5.ENHANCES FLAVOUR – Mustard oil has a distinct spicy and savoury flavour. Just adding a tablespoon to dishes like curries, salad dressings and stir-fry dishes can add a lot of rich flavour. WHY IS YELLOW MUSTARD OIL IDEAL FOR INDIAN COOKING? Wooden-pressed mustard oil remains quite stable at high temperatures, making it ideal for cooking and even deep frying. Research shows that mustard oil is highly protective against cell damage caused by certain chemicals or toxins present in the environment. Wooden-pressed mustard oil is a good source of vitamin E. Vitamin E is considered to be the most important antioxidant, protecting the body from many harmful toxins. Wood-pressed mustard oil also contains sterols, which are higher than those found in refined oils. Plant sterols, also known as phytosterols, are helpful in lowering blood cholesterol levels by limiting the amount of cholesterol entering the human system, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. Mustard oil has significant antimicrobial properties and may be helpful in preventing the growth of certain harmful bacteria, fungi and molds. Drinking wooden-pressed mustard oil may help prevent the growth of certain types of bacteria, fungi and molds that are harmful to human health. Mustard oil contains a chemical compound that is helpful in reducing pain receptors and treating muscle aches and body pains. Along with this, mustard oil also contains a type of omega-3 fatty acid, which helps reduce inflammation. USES OF YELLOW MUSTARD OIL FOR COOKING Due to its heat stability and pungent taste, yellow mustard oil is used extensively in Indian cooking techniques such as tempering, tadka and deep frying: 1.Tadka – Many pulses and vegetables are tempered by quickly frying whole spices such as cumin, mustard seeds, etc. in hot oil before adding other ingredients. This adds flavour to the dish. Yellow mustard oil is great for tempering because of its inherent pungent flavour. 2.Deep frying – This oil can resist very high heat and does not smoke excessively. This makes it suitable for deep frying dishes like bhajiyas, fritters and chips. 3.Stir frying – Mustard oil is traditionally used in the West Bengal region to make stir-fried vegetables. It adds a delicious flavour to the food. Apart from these cooking methods, yellow mustard oil can also be used in salad dressings, marinades and condiments. However, it may not be suitable for baking because of its very strong flavour. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YELLOW MUSTARD OIL AND BLACK MUSTARD OIL? Yes, there is a difference, and that is its sourness and colour. Black mustard oil is very sour and gives a distinct flavour to dishes. On the other hand, yellow mustard oil is not so sour. We generally use refined oil as we need some neutral tasting oil that does not let the taste of the oil seep into the food. The good thing is, you can benefit from mustard oil nutrition and replace your refined oil with yellow mustard oil and enjoy the goodness of health. We generally have two kinds of oil i.e. wood pressed yellow mustard oil and regular refined oil. Wood-pressed yellow mustard oil, also known as cold-pressed oil or expeller-pressed oil, is an ancient method of extracting oil from various seeds and nuts. Unlike modern mechanical or chemical methods, wood-pressed oil is a gentle and sustainable way to extract oil from seeds, nuts, or fruits. The Dinewell offers wood-pressed oils, which carry high nutritional benefits, organically grown seeds flavour providing it natural purity and that is why it is a wise choice for your health and the environment.