The erucic acid-reducing property of DMH-11 and the associated health and economic benefits need to be factored in while ...

THE recent publication 1 of a new method for the synthesis of the naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acids, by way of the analogous acetylenic compounds, prompts an early report of similar work ...

However, the use of mustard oil is controversial. For example, some types of the oil contain erucic acid, which can be harmful to health. As such, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

Erucic acid – a naturally occurring contaminant present in vegetable oil – is not a safety concern for most consumers as average exposure is less than half the safe level. But it may be a long-term ...

Growers produce it commercially to use as an oil and animal feed. Due to concerns over rapeseed’s high erucic acid content, producers previously only sold the crop for nonfood use. Erucic acid ...

Mustard oil, with high erucic acid, is banned in the US due to health risks. Choosing processed oil, reputable brands, and moderation in consumption promote a healthier lifestyle. Indian cuisine ...

However, this is based on a wrong reading of a study conducted on rats.” “Mustard oil had 35-48% erucic acid. Refined oil companies propagated a study that showed erucic acid had ill effects ...

"Mustard oil contains high levels of erucic acid, a fatty acid. In some animal studies, high levels of erucic acid were linked to heart damage and other health issues, particularly in rats.

High erucic acid levels in winter oilseed rape are increasing at crushers and this could become even more acute as the acceptable level moves from 5% in oil to 2% in the near future. But, one certain ...

Dozens of oilseed rape growers could be hit with penalties following reports of high levels of erucic acid in the oil. Some have been told they face deductions of up to £40/t, adding a further ...