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Contact SupplierMustard seeds have been highly prized culinary oil-seeds being in use since earlier times. The seeds are fruit pods obtained from mustard plant, in the Brassica family. Some of close members of mustards in this family include cabbage, broccoli, brussels-sprouts, etc. Scientific name: Brassica juncea. Mustards are native to Asia Minor, but these days cultivated as one of the main commercial crop in Canada, India, China, and temperate climates of European region.
Mustards are winter crops. The plant reaches about 4-5 feet in height and bears golden yellow colored flowers. Its tiny, round seeds measuring about one mm in diameter are encased inside a fruit pod, in a similar fashion like green pea pod. In general, three main varieties of mustard are grown worldwide for use.
White mustard seeds (Sinapis alba or Brassica alba): The seeds are light straw-yellow colored and are slightly larger than the other two varieties. White seeds exhibit mild pungency. Black mustards (Brassica nigra): The seeds are commonly seen in South Asia. The seeds are sharp and more pungent than other two varieties. Brown mustards (Brassica juncea): The seeds are native to sub-Himalayan plains of Northern India.
Health benefits of mustard seeds :
Medicinal uses :
Mustard seeds and its oil has traditionally been used to relieve muscle pain, rheumatism and arthritic pain.
In India, mustard oil is applied over scalp and is believed to stimulate hair growth. Its ground seeds act as a laxative, stimulant to gastric mucosa and increase intestinal secretion. (Disclaimer).
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Culinary uses :
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Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
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Energy | 508 Kcal | 0.25 |
Carbohydrates | 28.09 g | 0.21 |
Protein | 26.08 g | 0.46 |
Total Fat | 36.24 g | 1.21 |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 |
Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 0.32 |
Vitamins | ||
Folates | 162 µg | 0.4 |
Niacin | 4.733 mg | 0.3 |
Pantothenic acid | 0.810 mg | 0.16 |
Pyridoxine | 0.397 mg | 0.31 |
Riboflavin | 0.261 mg | 0.2 |
Thiamin | 0.805 mg | 0.67 |
Vitamin A | 31 IU | 0.01 |
Vitamin C | 7.1 mg | 0.12 |
Vitamin E-? | 19.82 mg | 1.32 |
Vitamin K | 5.4 µg | 0.04 |
Electrolytes | ||
Sodium | 13 mg | 0.01 |
Potassium | 738 mg | 0.16 |
Minerals | ||
Calcium | 266 mg | 0.27 |
Copper | 0.645 mg | 0.71 |
Iron | 9.21 mg | 1.15 |
Magnesium | 370 mg | 0.92 |
Manganese | 2.448 mg | 1.06 |
Selenium | 208.1 µg | 3.78 |
Zinc | 6.08 mg | 0.55 |
Phyto-nutrients | ||
Carotene-ß | 18 µg | - |
Crypto-xanthin-ß | 0 µg | - |
Lutein-zeaxanthin | 508 µg | - |