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Indians’ favourite mustard oil is banned in America. Now the question is why is this so? Actually, apart from mustard oil, there are many other options available in the market for cooking like olive oil, flaxseed oil, sesame oil, peanut and coconut oil.
Despite this, most of the things are cooked and consumed in mustard oil in India and other countries of the world. Despite this, in America and Europe, it is advised not to eat it even on the packets. According to reports, food is not cooked in mustard oil in Canada and Australia as well.
Mustard oil is a storehouse of antioxidants and many other nutrients. In India, not only in rural areas but also in cities, people consider it very healthy. Then why is it prohibited to eat it in some countries of the world including America? Let us tell you the reason behind this…
Nutrients and benefits of mustard oil
Mustard oil has medicinal properties because it is rich in properties like antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. With its help, toxins are removed from the body and if there is swelling in the body, it starts reducing. It is also beneficial for hair and skin, so it is considered safe and very good for health in India. For this reason, things cooked in mustard oil are eaten in almost every house in India. If food is cooked at home, only mustard oil is required.
Why is mustard oil banned in America?
YAccording to reports, the US Food and Drug Administration has banned mustard oil. The department believes that it contains erucic acid which proves to be harmful to our health. Experts say that erucic is a fatty acid that is not metabolized. It damages brain cells and eating it daily also increases weight. Mustard oil containing erucic acid has been banned in America due to damage to memory. Many studies have also revealed that its excessive consumption weakens our digestive system and we become victims of fatty liver at an early age.
