How much erucic acid is safe to eat?

Erucic acid is a fatty acid found in some vegetable oils, particularly in mustard oil and rapeseed oil. While small amounts are generally considered safe for consumption, the FDA has established a limit of 2% erucic acid in edible oils to minimize potential health risks. Long-term consumption of high levels of erucic acid may be linked to heart issues, so it’s advisable to limit intake and choose oils with low erucic acid content, such as canola oil.