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Botanical Name:

Brassica juncea (Brown Mustard)

Sinapis alba (Yellow Mustard)

 

Family:

Brassicaceae (Mustard family)

 

Commercial Part:

Dried seeds (ground into powder)

Foreign Name of Spices

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  • Spanish: Mostaza en polvo

  • French: Poudre de moutarde

  • German: Senfpulver

  • Swedish: Senapspulver

  • Arabic: مسحوق الخردل (Masḥūq al-khardal)

  • Dutch: Mosterdpoeder

  • Italian: Polvere di senape

  • Portuguese: Pó de mostarda

  • Russian: Горчичный порошок (Gorchichnyy poroshok)

  • Japanese: マスタードパウダー (Masutādo Paudā)

  • Chinese: 芥末粉 (Jiè mò fěn)

Mustard Powder

About Me.

Mustard powder is made by grinding the dried seeds of the Brassica juncea or Sinapis alba plant. Known for its sharp, pungent, and tangy flavor, mustard powder is a versatile spice widely used in global cuisines. When mixed with water, vinegar, or other liquids, it releases a strong heat and flavor due to natural compounds called glycosylates.

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Originating from Asia and the Mediterranean, mustard has been valued not only as a culinary spice but also for its medicinal properties.

 

Mustard powder is a key ingredient in spice blends, sauces, marinades, and pickles, while also playing a role in traditional remedies for digestion, pain relief, and detoxification.

Uses

  • Culinary Uses

    • Essential in pickling and preserving vegetables.

    • Used in spice blends, dry rubs, and marinades.

    • Key ingredient in mustard sauces, salad dressings, and dips.

    • Adds tangy flavor to curries, soups, and stews.

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  • Medicinal Uses

    • Traditionally used to improve digestion and appetite.

    • Acts as a natural decongestant in cold remedies.

    • Used externally in poultices to relieve muscle pain and stiffness.

    • Known for its detoxifying and warming properties.

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  • Industrial/Other Uses

    • Used in processed foods and sauces for flavoring.

    • Incorporated into herbal remedies and supplements.

    • Mustard oil and powder are used in massage and skincare treatments.

 

Types

  • Whole Mustard Seeds – Used in pickling, tempering, and spice blends.

  • Mustard Powder – Ground form for sauces, rubs, and curries.

  • Prepared Mustard (Paste) – Condiment made by mixing powder with vinegar or water.

  • Mustard Oil – Used in cooking, pickling, and massage.

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