Mustard oil is banned in THESE countries, Know WHY?
Mustard oil is widely used in Indian cuisine. But do you know it is banned in some countries?
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Many Asian countries such as India, Pakistan use mustard oil in their cooking
However, the US and Europe have banned mustard oil for human consumption
Mustard oil is also banned for edible consumption in the Australia and Canada
FDA has prohibited mustard oil for cooking purpose in the US due to health concerns
The FDA has reclassified mustard oil as ‘for external use only’ in the US
As per FDA, mustard oil contains high levels of erucic acid, which can be harmful for health
As per studies in the US, the high concentrations of erucic acid could cause heart conditions in mice
Although its effects on humans haven’t been studied