Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cold pressed mustard oil (kachi ghani sarson ka tel)?

Cold pressed mustard oil — also called kachi ghani sarson ka tel — is extracted from mustard seeds using slow mechanical pressure at temperatures strictly below 45°C. No heat, no hexane solvent, no chemical refining. The result is oil that retains all its natural Omega-3, Omega-6, Vitamin E, glucosinolates, and the authentic pungency that refined mustard oil loses during high-heat processing.

Q: How is Dune Aura mustard oil different from refined mustard oil?

Refined mustard oil is extracted using hexane solvent at 200°C+, then bleached, deodorised, and stripped of most nutrients. Dune Aura cold pressed mustard oil is extracted below 45°C with zero chemicals — preserving all natural fatty acids, antioxidants, and flavour. The difference is visible: cold pressed oil is darker, more pungent, and settles naturally.

Q: Is Dune Aura mustard oil 100% pure? How can I verify it?

Yes — 100% pure, single-ingredient mustard oil. No blending, no additives, no preservatives. To verify at home: (1) Refrigerate a small amount — genuine cold pressed mustard oil will solidify or turn cloudy at low temperatures due to natural wax content. (2) The pungency should be strong and natural, not artificially sharp. (3) Colour should be deep golden-amber, not pale yellow. Our FSSAI certification number is available on every bottle.

Q: Is Dune Aura cold pressed oil FSSAI certified?

Yes. All Dune Aura cold pressed oils and stone-ground spices are manufactured under FSSAI certification. Our facility at DSS 53, Sector 9A Market, Gurugram 122001 operates under strict food safety standards with zero chemicals, zero additives, and no cross-contamination.

Q: What does "below 45°C" mean and why does it matter?

Most nutrients in edible oils — Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E, natural antioxidants — begin to degrade above 45–50°C. Conventional expeller pressing generates heat from friction (60–80°C); solvent extraction uses 200°C+. By keeping our extraction below 45°C, Dune Aura preserves the full nutritional profile of the seed. This is what "cold pressed" genuinely means — not just a marketing term.

Q: Does cold pressed mustard oil contain erucic acid? Is it safe?

Yes — mustard oil naturally contains erucic acid (22–40% in yellow mustard varieties). FSSAI permits mustard oil for cooking in India and has studied erucic acid extensively. The Indian population has consumed kachi ghani sarson ka tel for thousands of years with no documented adverse effects at normal dietary quantities. The EU and US restrictions on mustard oil are based on animal studies using isolated erucic acid at very high doses — not on human dietary evidence from mustard oil consumption.

Q: What is the shelf life of cold pressed mustard oil?

Dune Aura cold pressed mustard oil has a shelf life of 12 months from the manufacturing date when stored correctly. The natural glucosinolates and Vitamin E in cold pressed oil act as natural preservatives. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, use within 3–4 months for best flavour.

Q: Why does my mustard oil look cloudy or have sediment?

Cloudiness and fine sediment are signs of genuine cold pressed oil — not a defect. Cold pressed oil is not filtered through bleaching earth or chemical clarifiers, so natural waxes, proteins, and fine seed particles remain. These are harmless and nutritious. Gently warm the bottle or let it sit at room temperature and the cloudiness will clear. Refined oil is crystal-clear because it has been stripped of everything natural.

Q: What cold pressed oils does Dune Aura make?

Dune Aura manufactures cold pressed mustard oil (kachi ghani sarson ka tel), cold pressed sesame oil (til ka tel / gingelly oil), cold pressed coconut oil (nariyal tel), cold pressed peanut oil (moongphali tel), cold pressed soya oil, cold pressed rice bran oil, and cold pressed almond oil. All extracted below 45°C at our Gurugram facility.

Q: What is cold pressed sesame oil (til ka tel / gingelly oil)?

Cold pressed sesame oil — called til ka tel in North India and gingelly oil or nalla ennai in South India — is extracted from white sesame seeds below 45°C. It is rich in sesamol, sesamin, Vitamin E, Omega-6, and Omega-9. Used for cooking, baby massage (shishu abhyanga), hair care (champi), and Ayurvedic treatments. Dune Aura sesame oil is unrefined, unblended, and FSSAI certified.

Question 1

What is cold pressed mustard oil (kachi ghani sarson ka tel)?

Question 2

How is Dune Aura mustard oil different from refined mustard oil?

Question 3

Is Dune Aura mustard oil 100% pure? How can I verify it?

Question 4

Is Dune Aura cold pressed oil FSSAI certified?

Question 5

What does "below 45°C" mean and why does it matter?

Question 6

Does cold pressed mustard oil contain erucic acid? Is it safe?

Question 7

What is the shelf life of cold pressed mustard oil?

Question 8

Why does my mustard oil look cloudy or have sediment?

Question 9

What cold pressed oils does Dune Aura make?

Question 10

What is cold pressed sesame oil (til ka tel / gingelly oil)?

Question 11

What is cold pressed coconut oil and how is it different from refined coconut oil?

Question 12

Can I use cold pressed mustard oil for baby massage?

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Can I use cold pressed sesame oil for cooking and personal care?

Question 14

What is the price of cold pressed mustard oil in Gurugram?

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What is the price of cold pressed sesame oil in Gurugram?

Question 16

Do you offer wholesale or bulk pricing for restaurants and businesses?

Question 17

Can I get a free sample before ordering?

Question 18

Do you deliver cold pressed mustard oil across all Gurugram sectors?

Question 19

Do you deliver outside Gurugram — Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, pan-India?

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How do I place an order?

Question 21

What is your return and refund policy?

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Do you have a physical store I can visit?

Question 23

Does Dune Aura make spices as well as oils?

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What makes Dune Aura masalas different from packaged masalas?

Question 25

Who founded Dune Aura and where is it based?

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How long has Dune Aura been manufacturing cold pressed oils?

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Is Dune Aura a manufacturer or a reseller?

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