Mustard Oil FAQ
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Quick answers about Padma Foods mustard oil, with links to our existing guides for more detail.
What do wood pressed, cold pressed and Kacchi Ghani mean?
Our articles describe mustard seeds slowly crushed in a traditional wooden ghani at low temperatures. Wood pressed describes the press used; cold pressed describes low-temperature extraction. Read about our process.
What aroma and taste should I expect?
Our mustard oil is described as having a distinctive pungent aroma and bold mustard flavour. Read our flavour and cooking FAQ.
What colour should it be, and what if my batch looks different?
Our guides describe golden-yellow to amber tones. For a question about a particular bottle or a difference between batches, contact us with your order number, batch details and a photo so we can check your product.
How should I store mustard oil?
Store it in a cool, dark place and follow the storage instructions on your pack. Read our cooking and storage guide.
What is the shelf life?
Follow the best-before date and any after-opening instructions printed on your pack. If the date is unclear, send us the batch details before using it.
Can I use it for cooking and pickles?
Our articles suggest mustard oil for curries, stir-fries, marinades and pickles. Follow your recipe and the instructions on the pack. Explore culinary uses.
Which pack sizes can I buy?
Our current listings include 500 ml bottles, 1 litre bottles and 5 litre cans, with multipack options. Check the selected product and pack quantity before ordering. Browse current products and packs.
How do the products differ?
Check each listing for the oil type, container size and number of bottles or cans included. Mustard oil cake and composted manure are separate listings, not bottled cooking oil. If you are unsure which oil pack to choose, ask us before ordering. Read our mustard-oil overview.
Where can I find shipping information?
See our Shipping Policy for delivery information. For a question about a particular destination or order, contact us with your delivery postcode or order number.