White mustard seeds

White mustard seed - used for pickles and vegetable preserves, game, fish, beef and poultry dishes. Ground mustard is the main ingredient of mustard.

White mustard is the seeds of an annual herbaceous plant /Sinapis alba/ of the Cruciferous family, which reaches a height of 60-70 cm. The flowers are yellow, collected in cluster-like inflorescences, and the fruit is a pod in which the seeds are collected. It is distributed throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.

In medicine, mustard seed is used for colds and as an appetite stimulant, increasing the secretion of gastric juice. It also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Mustard seeds are also high in the nutrients selenium and magnesium. Selenium is very useful in reducing the severity of asthma, symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and as an anti-cancer ingredient. Like selenium, magnesium has been shown to help lower high blood pressure as well as restore sleep in women with menopausal symptoms.

Mustard seeds contain compounds such as glucosinolates and myrosinata, which are used to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Mustard seeds are an excellent pain reliever for people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. This is due to the selenium and magnesium contained in the mustard seed.

In cooking, white mustard is mainly used to make mustard. It is made from ground beans that are pressed to remove the oil. The skimmed mass is ground again to a fine flour, which is mixed with vinegar or wine. It is flavored with salt, sugar or honey and seasoned with fresh or dried spices to enhance the taste. Tarragon is most often used, but cinnamon, cloves, allspice, garlic, etc. can also be added. Some brands of mustard contain turmeric, which gives it a bright yellow color.

White mustard is also used to preserve vegetables, combining well with allspice, black pepper and bay leaf. The ground spice can be used to season beef and poultry, game and fish dishes.

The product contains: white mustard seed / Sinapis alba / - ALLERGEN

Use it
- mustard
- beef and poultry dishes
- a game
- fish

Origin: India