Do you see your mothers and grandparents using mustard oil for baby massages, in cooking authentic dishes, and lots more, owing to its vast benefits?
But do you find it unhealthy to consume because it actually affects heart health?
Well, all kinds of oils are usually considered unhealthy. Though olive oil is considered healthy, it is not for Indian cooking that involves high temperatures, and this makes it unfit for health as well.
Earlier oils were cold-pressed in wooden kolhu or stone chekku and didn't involve heat, additives, or chemicals in the process that maintained their purity and nutritional value.
In comparison, over these years, oils are now batch-processed in machines with additives, which actually creates an issue!
Does this sound like myth-busting? Well, if yes, then do read more to know about it!
What is Cold Pressed Mustard Oil?
Cold-pressed mustard oil refers to the extraction process that doesn't involve heat.
A traditional wooden ghani or stone chekku is used as in ancient times, and the oil is mechanically pressed through the seeds without adding or subjecting them to chemicals.
Throughout the process, the wooden or stone press needs to be rotated at low rpm without using an additional source of heat.
Moreover, for the best quality mustard oil, it is ensured that the mustard seeds will only be single-pressed for top-notch nutritional value.
Afterwards, the oil is filtered and packaged in glass bottles to preserve its nutrients, aroma, and freshness.
Since minimum heat is involved and it tends to retain its nutritional value, therefore, cold-pressed oils eliminate solvent, refining, bleaching, and deodorising processes.
Besides, the ideal cold-pressed variant should not contain any other oils or preservatives.
Cold Pressed Mustard Oil Benefits
Mustard oil is always known for its numerous benefits and hence is extensively used in Indian kitchens.
But have you ever wondered why yours doesn't benefit your body and is instead considered unhealthy?
Well, cold-pressed mustard oil keeps it intact, while refined or traditional ones prove to be unhealthy.
There are various benefits of using cold-pressed mustard oil for therapeutic use.
The following is a list of the same:
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It is used in formulations that treat skin diseases, epilepsy, and abdominal swelling.
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Cures diseases affecting the head, and even wounds and haemorrhoids
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Heals the symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism when mixed with garlic and turmeric.
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Applying a few drops on the skin works as a mosquito repellent owing to its pungent aroma.
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It aids in strengthening hair, bones and the body.
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Improves digestion.
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Its oral consumption is good for the eyes.
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Effectively maintains acid-base imbalance in our body owing to its rich quantity of sodium and potassium.
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Boosts the metabolic and oxidative functions of the body.
Besides, cold-pressed mustard oil has natural antioxidants, selenium, protein, zinc, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and E, along with other nutrients. It even contains various good calories.
Cold Pressed Mustard Oil vs Normal Mustard Oil
There are differences between cold-pressed mustard oil and the normal one. Thus increasing the price gap, purity, and a lot more factors.
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Production Method: Normal mustard oil is extracted using machine chemicals and is often subjected to heat. Besides, cold-pressed mustard oil is produced in a wooden or stone press manually at room temperature. Hence, the acid value is negligible, and pure oil is obtained after precipitation and filtration. So, health enthusiasts should choose cold-pressed oil for their family's overall well-being.
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Composition: Hot-pressed or normal mustard oil doesn't maintain its natural composition. This is because the high temperatures used in extraction alter its chemical structure, thus reducing nutritional value and increasing unhealthy fats. In comparison, cold-pressed oil maintains maximum nutritional value and physiological properties. Therefore, they are authentic and original in taste. They are rich in MUFA, sterols, vitamin E, carotenoids, and other nutrients that keep a check on cholesterol levels and maintain heart health.
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Taste and Aroma: Cold-pressed oils have a strong odour and aroma with a slight nutty flavour. In comparison, regular mustard oil is less strong, often non-aromatic, and flavourless.
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Smoke Point: Cold-pressed oils have a high smoke point, so you can use them for cooking at high temperatures without worrying much about health. In comparison, the smoke point of normal mustard oil is lower, which makes cooking at higher temperatures unhealthy.
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Health Benefits: Cold-pressed oils give the traditional nutritional value and are healthier due to the lack of chemical or heat processing, while regular mustard oil is unhealthy.
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Cost: Cold-pressed oils are more expensive owing to the maintenance of the wood/stone press, manual work, purity, and single-press extraction. Besides, refined mustard oils can be processed quickly without much hassle in larger batches and with heat absorption, thus decreasing costs.
Also Read: How to Keep Oil from Foaming: Chef Approved Methods
Kachi Ghani vs Cold Pressed Oil
Kachi Ghani is extracted using stone grinders, while cold-pressed oil, while normal one can be both stone or wood-pressed.
The latter is extracted by crushing the seeds at low temperatures, which preserves its nutrients and strong pungency.
Besides, Kachi Ghani mustard oil is sweeter in flavour and dark as well. Both are high in nutritional value, but cold-pressed oils have higher concentrations of good fats, Vitamin A, D, and E, with antioxidants as well.
Cold-pressed mustard oils are used for recipes that need a strong, pungent flavour, while Kachi Ghani is often used in salads, dressings, and marinades due to its mild taste.
Both cold-pressed oils lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and improve skin health.
Final Words
Cold-pressed mustard oil is extracted from pure mustard seeds grown organically at our microunits of GyrosFarm.
While most people are overwhelmed by the costliness of cold-pressed mustard oil, that's significantly lower than your hospital bills and is worth your life quality and longevity.
Moreover, Kachi Ghani has its own set of benefits: yet to develop immunity and strength like people in the olden times; consuming non-adulterated mustard oil is a must.
It even protects from diseases and bad health that regular mustard or other oils cause. So, what stops you from prioritising your family’s health and well-being?
Order the best cold-pressed mustard oil that ensures purity through several quality tests at each stage!