Mustard Seeds are these small round seeds of various mustard plants. These seeds are usually 1 to 2 millimetres in diameter and are Yellow or Black/Brown colored. Mustards have been an active ingredient in the Indian subcontinent for many decades. These seeds are usually fried until they pop. Oil extracted from the mustard seeds are also used to massage during extreme winters for warmth. Mustard seeds are a rich source of oil and protein. Organic Products India/Veerral Agro Tech are one of the mustard manufacturers of Yellow Mustard Seeds & Black Mustard Seeds.
Mustard seeds have been mentioned in various religious texts such as Bible, Upanishads, Quran, etc.
Processing and Manufacturing
There are many sorts and grades of mustard seeds, but there are only two basic types —
- Yellow mustard seed is extremely mellow with little heat
- Oriental and black/brown mustard seed, which is hot to extremely popular.
With mustard, heat and flavour mean the same thing.
Almost all of wet mustard is made from a blend of yellow and black/brown mustard seeds. When mustard seeds are mixed with water, an enzyme reaction in mustard seeds causes all mustard seeds to become hot. While in the yellow seed, the warmth lasts only about 24 hours unless they are preserved. The black/brown mustard seeds usually keep its heat.
Mustard flour is generally formed from the seed with the bran removed. It is almost like flour and about 70% of Brassica hirta is formed from seed instead of flour. Mustard flour from the yellow seed is usually utilized in producing mayonnaise.
There is close to none sharpness to mustard until the seed cells are broken and liquid is added. The chemical reaction that occurs as a result produces mustard oils which are potent and release heat. Mustard gives depth and blends to sauces and helps to compound the oils in mayonnaise and vinaigrette.
American mustard are usually made up of yellow mustard seeds as contrasted to brown mustard seeds which are considered zestier and more flavourful or hot than yellow. It is not the flavour that creates it yellow; however, it's the addition of turmeric that provides the condiment its distinctive colour. In India, Organic Products India/Veerral Agro Tech are organic products manufacturers in India for Mustard Seeds.
Benefits of mustard for skin
Acts as a natural exfoliate
In summers, our skin has a tendency to become oily and it also suffers due to clogged pores. This can result in acne and blackheads. Such skin problems are often easily solved with the help of mustard seeds. Mustard seeds act as an extremely effective exfoliator. Like various scrubs, mustard seeds help remove all the excess oil from the skin and replenish your skin back to its freshness.
Keeps your skin hydrated
When mustard seeds are mixed with aloe Vera gel, they help you keep your skin hydrated at all times. Not only do mustard seeds help remove all the dirt and impurities from the skin, but they also help keep your skin moisturized.
Avoids premature ageing
With time, our skin becomes extremely vulnerable. While we cannot stop these signs of ageing from appearing, mustard seeds can assist you hamper the ageing process. Mustard seeds are one of the best sources of carotene and lutein, which helps avoid premature ageing and remove all the fine lines and wrinkles.
Anti-bacterial qualities keep your skin free of infections
Known for its anti-fungal properties, mustard seeds keep your skin free of infections and acne.
Reduces skin tan
During summers, our skin is vulnerable to the effects of strong and harmful sun rays, which in turn affects our skin colour and texture. That being said, mustard seeds can help in reducing tan, discoloration and pigmentation on skin and protect our skin from the hot summer sun.
