How do you test mustard oil?

Answer 1

Experienced cooks can smell and predict the staleness or freshness of the oil, mustard oil tends to get pungent in smell when its stale, the fresher the oil is more sharp smell is. Another way is to taste it and check for the freshness or adulteration in the oil. Adulterated bitter oil with sour taste can cause dropsy.

Answer 2

Directions: Ferment about 100grams of mustard seed with 25cl original honey for 2days then on the second day mix the fermented mustard seed and honey with a bottle of 75cl extra virgin olive oil allow to soak for another 24 hours. Take 3spoonful of the mixture first thing in the morning and last thing at night for at least 6months.