How Chemical Solvent Extraction Destroys Cooking Oil — And Why Wood Pressing Matters

Commercial refined mustard oil relies on petroleum solvents like hexane and extreme heat (over 200°C) to extract maximum oil from seeds, stripping natural aroma, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. In contrast, our Cold Pressed Black Mustard Oil is wood-pressed in traditional wooden chakkis at temperatures below 45°C. This preserves natural allyl isothiocyanate—the compound responsible for mustard oil's authentic pungency and health benefits.