Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil
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Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil is a cooking oil sold under the traditional Kachi Ghani name, with vitamins A and D added. It scores [F]CB4: nutrition rests only on the added vitamins, ingredients are short and simple, and risk is high because any pure oil is all fat and calories. Best measured by the spoonful rather than poured freely.
Ingredients, decoded
3 listed- Mustard Oil
- Vitamin A & Vitamin D2
- Antifoaming Agent (Dimethyl Polysiloxane)
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 900 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 100 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 750 µg |
| Vitamin D | 11.3 µg |
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What to know about Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil
Pure oil: all fat, with vitamins added
Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil is a 1 L (910 g) bottle of mustard oil with vitamin A and vitamin D2 added and a small amount of an antifoaming agent, dimethyl polysiloxane. It is bought for everyday Indian cooking, for its strong aroma and pungent taste.
The pack prints a 10 g serve, with 91 servings in the bottle. One serve gives about 90 kcal, 10 g fat, 0.6 g saturated fat and 1.2 g omega-3, and no protein, carbohydrate, sugar or sodium. Per 100 g that is 900 kcal, 100 g fat, 5.72 g saturated fat and 11.64 g omega-3. The oil also carries 750 mcg vitamin A and 11.25 mcg vitamin D per 100 g, both added.
The name and front claims are about taste and method, and the ingredient list is a single oil plus the two vitamins and the antifoaming agent, which fits. The extra claims on the retailer page, such as immunity support, are framed more generously than the numbers allow. CleanPlate scores it [F]CB4.
Why Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil scores [F]CB4
Nutrition is a C only because of added vitamins A and D, and would be an E without them. Ingredients are a B on a short list, and risk is a 4 because of 900 kcal per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Vitamin A, Vitamin D
- Energy
- 900 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
There is no protein and no fibre, so the core score is zero. The grade of C comes entirely from the added vitamins: 750 mcg vitamin A and 11.25 mcg vitamin D per 100 g lift it from an E to a C.
Omega-3 is declared at 11.64 g per 100 g, but it does not feed the grade on its own. In one 10 g serve the vitamins are 75 mcg A and 1.1 mcg D.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Mustard Oil
- Main fat
- Mustard Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is three items: mustard oil, vitamin A and vitamin D2, and an antifoaming agent (dimethyl polysiloxane). Mustard oil leads, there is no hydrogenated fat, and no additive of concern is flagged, so the ingredient grade is a B.
No label points are lost: the claims on the pack do not conflict with the list, and the declared 0 g trans fat is accepted because no hydrogenated fat is listed.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Saturated fat
- 5.7 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Energy is the main driver: 900 kcal per 100 g is the largest part of the risk number, and it is simply what pure fat contains. Saturated fat adds to it, at 5.72 g per 100 g, just over the 5 g high line.
Sugar, sodium and trans fat are all 0, so they play no part. A 10 g serve has 90 kcal and 0.6 g saturated fat.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (5.7g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil live up to its claims?
The 0% trans fat claim holds, while omega-3, no chemicals and Kachi Ghani are true but framed. The omega-3 figure is 11.64 g per 100 g, and an antifoaming agent is listed.
- Product nameBe careful
“Kachi Ghani”
The list is a single oil, which fits the name. The label gives no way to check how it was pressed.
- Retail listingHolds
“0% Trans Fat”
Trans fat is declared as 0 g per 100 g, and no hydrogenated fat is listed.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Rich in omega-3 fatty acids: Supports Immunity”
The panel shows 11.64 g omega-3 per 100 g, about 1.2 g in a 10 g serve. The immunity link is a general claim that the label does not back with a number.
- Retail listingBe careful
“No added preservatives and chemical”
No preservative is listed. The oil does contain added vitamins A and D2 and an antifoaming agent, dimethyl polysiloxane.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Naturally cholesterol free”
A plant oil has no cholesterol, but it is 100 g fat per 100 g, with 5.72 g of it saturated.
What's in Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil?
Mustard oil leads, followed by added vitamins A and D2 and an antifoaming agent. Nothing else is in the bottle, so the watch points are calories and saturated fat.
The ingredient list, read for you
Mustard oil is the whole product by weight. Vitamin A and vitamin D2 are added for fortification, and dimethyl polysiloxane is an antifoaming agent that keeps the oil from foaming when it heats.
Ingredients to watch
- EnergyConcern
900 kcal per 100 g, about 90 kcal in a 10 g serve. This is the largest part of the risk number.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
5.72 g per 100 g, just over the 5 g high line. A 10 g serve has 0.6 g.
- Added vitamins A and D2Worth watching
750 mcg vitamin A and 11.25 mcg vitamin D per 100 g. They lift the nutrition grade, which would be an E without them.
- Antifoaming agent (dimethyl polysiloxane)Worth watching
A processing additive, listed last. It is not flagged as an additive of concern in the ingredient grade.
- No sugar, sodium or trans fatFine
All three are declared as 0 per 100 g.
- Omega-3Fine
11.64 g per 100 g declared, about 1.2 g in a 10 g serve.
What it doesn’t have
- No protein or fibre, as with any pure oil.
Who should eat Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil?
An oil to measure, not pour: occasionally for most adults, and the same for children or anyone watching weight, because a 10 g serve is 90 kcal.
- Most adultsOccasionally
900 kcal per 100 g and 5.72 g saturated fat; use in measured spoonfuls.
- ChildrenOccasionally
No sugar or salt, but 90 kcal in a 10 g serve.
- Diabetes or prediabetesOccasionally
0 g sugar and carbohydrate, but 90 kcal per 10 g adds up.
- Weight managementOccasionally
Each 10 g serve is 90 kcal, so measure rather than pour.
Recipes with Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil
Use it where its pungent taste is the point: tadka, pickles and shallow frying, measured by the teaspoon so a 10 g serve stays at 90 kcal.
Tadka for dal
Heat a teaspoon of the oil for the tempering, so the dish gets the pungent taste for about 45 kcal.
Mustard-oil pickle
Use it as the base for a vegetable pickle, where the strong aroma is the point, and keep to a measured 10 g per batch portion.
Shallow-fried vegetables
Use one 10 g spoonful for a pan of sabzi rather than a pour, which keeps the dish near 90 kcal of added fat.
Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil?
Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil is a cooking oil sold under the traditional Kachi Ghani name, with vitamins A and D added. It scores [F]CB4: nutrition rests only on the added vitamins, ingredients are short and simple, and risk is high because any pure oil is all fat and calories. Best measured by the spoonful rather than poured freely. Nutrition C, ingredients B, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil?
Per 100 g, Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil has 900 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 100 g fat and 5.7 g saturated fat. One serve (10 g, as printed on the pack) has 90 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil?
3 ingredients, in label order: Mustard Oil, Vitamin A & Vitamin D2, Antifoaming Agent (Dimethyl Polysiloxane).
Does Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 4 need care. "Kachi Ghani" needs care: The list is a single oil, which fits the name. The label gives no way to check how it was pressed. "Rich in omega-3 fatty acids: Supports Immunity" needs care: The panel shows 11.64 g omega-3 per 100 g, about 1.2 g in a 10 g serve. The immunity link is a general claim that the label does not back with a number.
Who should limit Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil?
Most adults: occasionally. 900 kcal per 100 g and 5.72 g saturated fat; use in measured spoonfuls. Children: occasionally. No sugar or salt, but 90 kcal in a 10 g serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: occasionally. 0 g sugar and carbohydrate, but 90 kcal per 10 g adds up.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil have?
Per 100 g, Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil has 0 g added sugar, 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 5.7 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | CB4 | v5.0 | History starts here |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
