Is Mustard Oil Actually Illegal In The US?
Mustard oil, though popular across Asia, is illegal for internal use in the U.S. Why though? It has to do with a certain type of acid the oil contains.
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Mustard oil, though popular across Asia, is illegal for internal use in the U.S. Why though? It has to do with a certain type of acid the oil contains.
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