The choice of oil shapes the flavour of a dish as much as the spices do from the pungent, distinctive taste of mustard oil in eastern and northern regional cooking, to the neutral everyday base of sunflower oil.
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Mustard Oil is a staple in Bengali, Punjabi and other regional South Asian cooking, valued for its sharp, pungent flavour, often used for pickling, frying and tempering.
Mustard oil regulations and labelling vary in the EU depending on erucic acid content — check the individual product page for specific compliance and intended-use information.
Sunflower oil generally has a high smoke point, making it suitable for frying, though exact figures vary by product — check the individual product label.
Groundnut oil is prized for its high smoke point and mild nutty flavour, commonly used for frying and in certain regional curries.
Both varieties may be available — check the individual product page, as toasted sesame oil has a stronger, nuttier flavour typically used for finishing dishes, while light sesame oil is more neutral and used for cooking.
Yes, though flavour and smoke point will vary — mustard and sesame oil in particular have distinctive flavours that will change the character of a dish compared to a neutral oil.
Extraction method varies by product — check the individual product page for cold-pressed (kachi ghani) or refined processing details.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, which can cause oil to degrade or turn rancid more quickly.
Oils with a higher smoke point, such as sunflower, groundnut and refined vegetable oil, are generally better suited to deep frying than oils with a lower smoke point.
Coconut oil is solid at cooler room temperatures and liquefies when warmed — this is a normal characteristic of the oil, not a quality issue.
This varies by oil type — check the best-before date on individual packaging, and store properly to preserve freshness.
This varies by product — check the individual product page, as refined and unrefined (raw/cold-pressed) oils differ in flavour, smoke point and processing.
Mustard oil sold for culinary use and mustard oil formulated for topical/cosmetic use may differ in processing and purity — for topical use, check our Herbal Skin Products and Herbal Hair Products ranges for products specifically formulated for that purpose.
Pack size availability varies by product — check the individual product page.
Yes — all plant-based cooking oils in this category are naturally vegan.