Mustard Seed Oil

About Mustard Seed Oil

Mustard essential oil (volatile oil, not fixed cooking oil) is produced by steam distillation of defatted mustard seeds after sinigrin has been hydrolysed to allyl isothiocyanate. Extremely pungent — used in small amounts for flavouring mustard condiments and as a rubefacient in pharmaceutical preparations. Distinct from the fixed mustard cooking oil.

Health Benefits

• •Allyl isothiocyanate is a potent rubefacient — warms and stimulates circulation
• •Antimicrobial and antifungal properties against multiple pathogens
• •Glucosinolate derivatives have anticancer research interest
• •Traditional use for muscle pain relief as mustard plaster

Culinary & Industrial Uses

• •Mustard condiment flavouring base for Dijon and English mustard
• •Pharmaceutical rubefacient in liniments and heating plasters
• •Natural preservative in commercial mustard sauce manufacturing
• •Animal feed and veterinary antimicrobial applications

Processing & Grades

Enzymatic hydrolysis of mustard meal followed by steam distillation. Allyl isothiocyanate content standardised. Extreme care in handling — appropriate PPE required. Safety data sheet provided with every order.