Mustard Seeds (Rai), Its benefits and Storing of Mustard

Mustard Seeds (Rai)

Mustard Seeds
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Mustard is a spice with a strong flavor. Black mustard seed has the strongest flavor than the brown one. Three species of mustard are:

White Mustard is a round hard seed, beige or straw colored. Whole white mustard seed is used in pickling spice and in spice mixtures for cooking meats and seafood. Powdered mustard is usually made from white mustard seed and is often called mustard flour.

Black Mustard is a round hard seed, varying in color from dark brown to black, smaller and much more pungent than the white.

Brown Mustard is similar in size to the black variety and vary in co lour from light to dark brown. It is more pungent than the white, less than the black. The brown seed is pounded with other spices in the preparation of curry powders and pastes.

Uses of Mustard Seeds

Whole seeds are included in most pickling spices. Mustard seeds can also be toasted whole and used in some dishes. Powdered mustard is used for flavoring barbecue sauces, baked beans, many meat dishes, salad dressings and many vegetable curries. Some of the most favored uses are: honey mustard dressing, mustard sauce, honey mustard sauce, garlic mustard, honey mustard dressing, mustard potato salad, etc.

Mustard oil is very popular in some parts of India for cooking and body massage as it is great for the skin because it generates warmth.

Health Benefits of Mustard Seeds

Because mustard seeds are rich in many nutrients, they are beneficial for health.

  1. Mustards selenium content make them high anti-inflammatory.
  2. High magnesium content in mustard seeds help people with asthma, high blood pressure and in certain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
  3. Mustard seeds give relief from migraine.
  4. Mustard is also said to be good for increasing metabolism. They are excellent for digestion.
  5. Mustard seeds help to improve appetite. Mix a few black mustard seeds with milk and drink it 15 minutes before meal.
  6. They can help menopausal women having trouble in sleeping.

Nutritional Values of Mustard seeds

Mustard seeds are rich in selenium, magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron, omega 3 fatty acids, protein and dietary fiber.

Nutrition of Mustard Seeds

Parameters

Value per 100g
 Moisture
 Protein
 Fat
 Minerals
 Fibre
 Carbohydrates
 Energy
 Calcium
 Phosphorus
 Iron
8.500 gm   
20.000 gm   
39.700 gm   
4.200 gm   
1.800 gm   
23.800 gm   
541.000 K cal
490.000 mg   
700.000 mg   
7.900 mg   
Vitamins
 Carotene
 Thiamine
 Riboflavin
 Niacin
 Choline
162.000 µg    
0.650 mg   
0.260 mg   
4.000 mg   
211.000 mg   
Minerals & Trace Elements
 Copper
 Manganese
 Molybdenum
 Zinc
 Chromium
0.830 mg   
2.560 mg   
0.089 mg   
4.800 mg   
0.063 mg   

>Source: National Institute of Nutrition, ICMR, Hyderabad, India

Tips for Storing & using Spices & Herbs

  • Buy and store mustard in whole form, if possible. Grind or powder them in a grinder or mortar & pestle just prior to using because they rapidly lose their freshness and flavour once ground.

  • Spices should be stored in airtight containers in a cool dark place.

  • In many dishes mustard paste and mustard sauce may be used.




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