Nutritional Value Of Mustard Seeds

Mustard seeds, as the name suggests, are the seeds of mustard plant, commonly known as ‘sarson’ in India. These seed are popular in many cuisines all over the world and are known for their superb healing properties. Generally, they come in three different varieties, namely black mustard seeds (nigra), white mustard seeds (hirta/Sinapis alba) and brown Indian mustard seeds (juncea). Available in both seed and powder form, they are known for adding hot, spicy and aromatic taste to the food, enhancing its flavor. In fact, brown mustard seeds served as an important flavoring in Indian dishes and pickles.

 

Apart from their high nutritional and cuisine value, mustard seeds have significant position in various religions all over the world. While they are considered as model of faith in Christian New Testament texts, the Jewish Testament compares them to the God’s kingdom. Hippocrates, the renowned father of medicine used them in medicines. Today, mustard seeds are among the popular spices traded in the world, with India, Canada, Hungary, Great Britain and United States among the chief producers. To know more about the high nutritional value of mustard seeds, go through the Food Rating Chart given below.

 

Amount of Mustard Seeds: 2 tablespoon

Total Weight of Mustard Seeds: 7.48 grams