Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder is the ground form of the small round mustard seeds derived from the mustard plant. The Mustard seeds are obtained from fruit pods of the mustard plant in the Brassica family. The Major producers of Mustard Powder are Pakistan, India, Canada, Nepal, Myanmar, Russia, USA, and Ukraine.

Description:

Mustard Powder is finely ground mustard seeds. The powder is a mixture of brown and white seeds. It is a popular ingredient in several cuisines worldwide. Turmeric is often added to powder for flavor and yellowish color. The Powder has a sweet and bitter in taste and has a pungent aroma.

Storage:

Mustard Powder can be stored in an airtight container away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. Then, they will retain their flavor for a year time.

Uses:

The Mustard Powder is used as a flavoring agent and culinary preservative worldwide. The Ground mustard powder adds flavor to sauces, pickles, flavoring, dressing, and mayonnaise as well as grilled and roasted meat, cabbage, strong cheeses, chicken, curries, lentils, fish, and seafood, cold meats, rabbit, sausages and barbeque rubs.

Health Benefits:

There are many Health’s Benefits mentioned below,

• Prevent Cancer
• Treat Arthritis
• Control Blood Pressure
• Treat Asthma
• Treat Psoriasis
• Improve Heart health
• Cure Respiratory Problem
• Cure Pain
• Controls Diabetes
• Treat Hair Problem

Nutritional Value of Mustard Powder:

Nutritional Value of Mustard Powder contains per 100gms is mentioned below:

Energy                                469 kcal

Carbohydrates                     34.9 g

Fiber         14.7 g

Fat                                      28.8 g

Protein                               24.9 g

Vitamins

Vitamin A                          62 IU

Vitamin C                          3 mg

Vitamin E                          2.9 mg

Vitamin K                          5.4 mcg

Thiamin                              0.5 mg

Riboflavin                          0.4 mg

Niacin                                 7.9 mg

Vitamin B6                         0.4 mg

Folate                                  76 mcg

Choline                               123 mg

Betaine                               1.9 mg

Minerals

Calcium                               521 mg

Iron                                      10 mg

Magnesium                         298 mg

Manganese                         1.8 mg

Phosphorus                         841 mg

Potassium                           682 mg

Sodium                               5 mg

Zinc                                     5.7 mg

Copper                                0.4 mg

Selenium                            234 mcg

Properties:

Form: Powder

Color: Yellowish

Taste:  Bitter and Pungent