Mustard Seeds

It was the condiment, not the plant that was originally called mustard. The condiment got its name because it was made by grinding the seeds of what was once called the senvy plant into a paste and mixing it with must (an unfermented wine). Mustard is one of the oldest spices and one of the most widely used. The Chinese were using mustard thousands of years ago and the ancient Greeks considered it an everyday spice. The first medical mention of it is in the Hippocratic writings, where it was used for general muscular relief. The Romans used it as a condiment and pickling spice. King Louis XI would travel with his own royal mustard pot, in case his hosts didn’t serve it. Today, world consumption of mustard tops 400 million pounds.

Uses

Whole white mustard seed is used in pickling spice and in spice mixtures for cooking meats and seafood. It adds piquancy to Sauerkraut and is sometimes used in marinades. In India, whole seeds are fried in ghee until the seed pops, producing a milder nutty flavour that is useful as a garnish or seasoning for other Indian dishes. The brown seed is also pounded with other spices in the preparation of curry powders and pastes. Mustard oil is made from B. juncea, providing piquant oil widely used in India in the same way as ghee. Powdered mustard acts as an emulsifier in the preparation of mayonnaise and salad dressings. Powdered mustard is also useful for flavouring barbecue sauces, baked beans, many meat dishes, devilled eggs, beets and succotash. There are many ready-made types of mustard from mild and sweet to sharp and strong.

Benefit

Mustard seeds are an excellent source of essential B-complex vitamins such as folates, niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin, and pyridoxine (vitaminB-6), pantothenic acid. These vitamins are essential in the sense that body requires them from external sources to replenish. These B-complex groups of vitamins help in enzyme synthesis, nervous system function and regulating body metabolism. Mustard seeds contain flavonoid and carotenoid antioxidants such as carotenes, zea-xanthin, and lutein. In addition, the seeds compose a small amount of vitamin anti-oxidants such as vitamin A, C, and vitamin K. It helps in Cancer Treatment, Rheumatic Arthritis, Migraine, Nightshades, Blood Pressure and Menopausal Relief, Asthma, Removes Odour, Relieves Muscle Pains, Treats Back Pain, Hair growth, and many more.

Specification-

Purity 99.90% Min

Moisture 6% Max

Admixture 0.10% Max

Oil Content 40% Min

Color Black Brown

Packing 25/50 kgs Jute, PP & Paper Bags

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