Due to increasing demand for healthy cooking, many brands now label their products as “wood-pressed” or “cold-pressed.” But not all of them are truly pure. Some companies still blend refined oils and chemicals to reduce cost and increase profit.
So the big question is:
How can you identify real Wood-Pressed Mustard Oil?
This guide helps you choose the right oil for your kitchen and family’s health.
1. Check the Aroma
Pure mustard oil has:
- Strong pungent smell
- Earthy and natural aroma
If the oil smells too mild or artificial,
it may be refined or mixed with cheap oils.
2. Natural Golden-Yellow Color
Pure wood-pressed mustard oil has:
- Deep yellow to golden shade
- No artificial color added
If oil looks too clear or too white,
it is likely refined or filtered with chemicals.
3. Strong, Authentic Taste
Real mustard oil has:
- Slight bitterness
- Natural sharpness
Fake oil tastes neutral because chemicals remove flavor.
4. Foam Test While Cooking
When heated, pure mustard oil:
- Produces foam
- Quickly settles down
Refined or adulterated oils
produce excessive smoke and no foam.
5. Refrigeration Test
Place a small amount of mustard oil in the refrigerator:
✓ If oil thickens slightly — it’s pure
✘ If it remains the same — adulteration is suspected
Pure oils change consistency in cold temperatures.
6. Sediment Presence = Good Sign
A little bit of natural residue at the bottom means:
- Less processing
- Real mustard seeds used
If the oil is too transparent,
it may have been over-filtered or chemically refined.
7. Packaging Transparency
Choose brands that provide:
- FSSAI licence
- Batch number
- Pressing method mentioned (Kolhu/Wood Pressed)
- Farm or seed source information
Trust comes from visibility of the supply chain.
8. Price Check
Pure wood-pressed mustard oil cannot be very cheap.
Authentic oil has:
- High-quality seeds
- Low extraction quantity
- Labor cost in traditional pressing
Very low price = very high chances of adulteration.
Why Purity Matters in Mustard Oil
Pure mustard oil offers:
- Strong heart health
- Better digestion
- Higher immunity
- No harmful chemical residues
Impure oils may contain:
- Mineral oils
- Artificial fragrances
- Trans fats
These can lead to long-term health risks.
Why Choose Vedic Farm Wood-Pressed Mustard Oil
Because we believe purity should be visible and verifiable.
Vedic Farm oil guarantees:
✓ Wooden Kolhu extraction
✓ Zero chemical refining
✓ No blending with other oils
✓ Mustard grown in clean, chemical-free soil
✓ Farm-to-home delivery for freshness
You get oil exactly the way your ancestors trusted it.
Conclusion
Choosing pure oil is a lifelong investment in health.
To identify real wood-pressed mustard oil, check:
- Aroma
- Color
- Taste
- Cold consistency
- Packaging details
- Price vs purity
One right choice in your kitchen can protect
your family from many health issues.
Switch to purity.
Switch to Vedic Farm Wood-Pressed Mustard Oil.
