This is 100% pure indian mustard oil. It is commonly used in cooking and pickling. Mustard oil has been widely used for centuries in the Eastern and Northern regions of India and in Bangladesh. The oil can also be used as a massage oil. It is used both as a cooking medium and a hair and skin beautifying treatment in India. Mustard oil, called sarson ka tel in India, has good preserving qualities, so is used for pickles as well as curries. Only the finest quality and freshest Mustard seeds go into making the oil. It is fairly common to boil the oil to a high temperature, to its smoking point, and let it cool before use in cooking.