Question

    Whether use of Mustard oil as a Class -1

    Preservatives/binding Agent/ingredient in Compounded Asafoetida is allowed?
    A Yes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B No Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only for compounded asafoetida Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All are applicable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Compound Asafoetida is standardised under sub regulation 2.9.29 of FSS (Food Product Standards & Food Additives) Regulations 2011 wherein mustard oil as an ingredient is not mentioned. Therefore, mustard oil as an ingredient or binding agent or class-I preservative is not allowed to be used in the product Compounded Asafoetida.

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