Carmel Organics Black Mustard

We offer black mustard seeds. What is it?
common name: mustard , black mustard , Indian mustard , leaf mustard , true oriental mustard , sarson
botanical name: brassica juncea
part used: seed
mustard whole can be used .mustard powder is made by grinding up the seeds of the black, or brown mustard plants. The ground-up seeds powder of the mustard plant are used as a spice in many cuisines and cultural dishes, but also might provide health benefits as well. Hot mustard powder can be made by adding spicy ingredients, such as chili powder, to the ground-up mustard seeds. More commonly, hot mustard powder is prepared in such a way that the natural compounds it contains take on a spicy or hot flavor.
what is in it?
a 1-tbsp. Serving of hot mustard powder will flavor your foods with its bold taste, but will also supply you with small amounts of key nutrients. Hot mustard powder contains a small amount of protein and fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals; 1 tbsp. Of hot mustard powder contains 17 mg of calcium, 0.58 mg of iron, 46 mg of potassium and 13.1 mcg of selenium. You will also get a tiny dose of vitamin c, folate and beta-carotene from a tablespoon of hot mustard powder.