Swastik Oil Refinery Private Limited Elgin, Kolkata, West Bengal

Palm oil today is the leading edible oil traded across the world market, accounting for more than 40% of the total export trade of 17 variety oils and fats. Though India is a key player in the importing and manufacturing palm oil, it is Malaysia which is the world’s largest producer and exporter of Palm oil with 50% share of world palm oil production and 61% exports. Indonesia, Nigeria, Argentina & Brazil are also key players in this trade.

Mustard oil is a type of Edible Oil, which is extracted from mustard seeds through pressing of seeds and is filtered using the distillation process. Mustard oil has got a typical pungent and sharp flavor. This oil has about 60% monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), 21% polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) and about 12% saturated fats. A higher amount of MUFA and PUFA distinguishes it from other types of fats. These fatty acids are also called “good fats” as they do not get deposited on arterial walls. Mustard oil contains Glucosinolate, which basically works against microbes and adds on to the oil’s health benefits.