HealthWhy Mustard Oil Is Banned for Cooking in US and Europe
Mustard oil, widely used in Indian cooking for its strong aroma and flavor, is banned as an edible oil in the US and Europe. The FDA prohibits its use due to high levels of erucic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found naturally in mustard and rapeseed oils. Studies on animals have raised health concerns linked to excessive erucic acid consumption, leading to restrictions and labeling mustard oil for external use only in these regions.
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