In one line: kachi ghani mustard oil is slow-crushed in a wooden kolhu with no added heat and never refined. Yellow is milder for daily cooking; black is bolder for pickles and massage.
Kachi ghani mustard oil kya hota hai? (What is kachi ghani?)
Refined oil is pressed hot or pulled out with a solvent, then bleached and deodorised. Kachi ghani (wood-pressed, cold-pressed) oil is only crushed, settled and filtered, so it keeps its sharp pungency, or jhaans. Full breakdown: wood-pressed vs refined mustard oil.
Which mustard oil is best: yellow or black?
Yellow (peeli sarson) is milder: everyday sabzi, tadka and parathas. Black (kali sarson) is bolder and more pungent: pickles, fish and massage. In our lab reports black mustard oil carries more omega-3. More on the dark one: kali sarson ka tel.
Why kachi ghani oil costs more
It takes about 3.5 kg of mustard seed to press one litre in a wooden kolhu. Very cheap “kachi ghani” oil deserves a second look.
How to check mustard oil for adulteration
Ask for an FSSAI purity report. Ours, from Equinox Labs (NABL-accredited), shows argemone oil negative and hexane residue below 1 mg/kg. Full reports: lab reports page. Worried about erucic acid? Read is mustard oil bad for your heart.
Mustard oil price per litre
| Kachi ghani | 1 L | 2 L | 5 L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow mustard oil | ₹469 | ₹919 | ₹2,219 |
| Black mustard oil | ₹419 | ₹809 | ₹2,019 |
1 litre glass bottles: yellow ₹509, black ₹459. Free delivery above ₹999 · Cash on delivery available.
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