For generations, the kitchen Ghani has been the heart of Bengali homes. Cold pressed mustard oil is not just a cooking medium – it is a health elixir. Unlike commercially processed oils, cold-pressed (Kachi Ghani) mustard oil is extracted at temperatures below 50°C, ensuring that vital nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants remain fully intact.
1. Abundance of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA)
Mustard oil is loaded with healthy MUFAs, which lower bad LDL cholesterol and boost good HDL cholesterol. This helps reduce heart disease risk and regulates blood pressure.
2. Strong Pungency: Purity Indicator
The 'Jhal' or sinus-opening sensation in mustard oil comes from Sinigrin, which releases Allyl Isothiocyanate. This compounds has strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial attributes.
3. Rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6
These essential fatty acids details cell growth and help decrease joint inflammation. Drizzling raw mustard oil on hot rice or bhortas is a traditional practice that brings both nutritional strength and authentic flavor.
