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Know why mustard oil is banned in America and Europe?

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Use of mustard oil:

Asian countries such as India, Thailand and Pakistan use mustard oil for cooking.
 

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Why ba

The main reason these countries have banned mustard oil is the erucic acid it contains.
 

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High in erucic acid.

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, mustard oil is very high in erucic acid.
 

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Disrupt digestion and harm brain cells

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, eating foods made with them can disrupt digestion and harm brain cells.
 

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Studies also claim that it can cause mental disorders like memory loss


 

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The ban is only for use as a foodstuff

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The oil is used in America for other things like skin and hair care

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