Usage Tips
Tempering: When tempering, heat the oil until it’s hot but not smoking. Add the mustard seeds and cover the pan to prevent them from popping out. Once they stop popping, proceed with your recipe.
Storage: Store black mustard seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to maintain their potency and flavor.
Culinary Uses
Black mustard seeds are a staple in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines, utilized in various ways:
Tempering (Tadka): In Indian cooking, especially South Indian cuisine, black mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil until they pop, releasing their essential oils and infusing the oil with a deep, aromatic flavor. This technique is foundational in preparing dals, curries, and vegetable dishes.
Pickling: Their sharp, peppery flavor makes them a common ingredient in pickling spice blends, particularly in Indian pickles (achar), where they help preserve vegetables and fruits.
Spice Blends: In Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, black mustard seeds are incorporated into spice blends like harissa and dukkah, adding complexity and heat.
Mustard Condiments: When ground and mixed with vinegar or water, black mustard seeds can be used to make traditional mustard condiments, offering a spicy kick.
Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits
Beyond their culinary applications, black mustard seeds offer several health benefits:
Rich in Nutrients: They are an excellent source of essential minerals, including magnesium, calcium, iron, and selenium, promoting overall health.
Anti-inflammatory Properties: Black mustard seeds are known to possess anti-inflammatory properties, which can aid in alleviating symptoms of arthritis and muscle pain.
Digestive Aid: The seeds stimulate the production of digestive juices, enhancing appetite and aiding in digestive processes.
Antioxidant Content: Packed with antioxidants, they contribute to protecting the body against oxidative stress and boosting the immune system.
SPECIFICATIONS
| PHYSICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS | CHEMICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Whole | Purity | 99.5%,99%,95% |
| Aroma | Thyme-Like | Moisture | 9 % Max |
| Taste | Warm and Pungent | Ash Content | 9.5% Max |
| Color | Greyish Brown | Acid Insoluble Ash | 1% Min |
| Cleanliness | Machine cleaned & sortex cleaned | ||
| Testing shall be with reference to the |
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| MICROBIOLOGY PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Total Plate Count (cfu/gm) | <200000 |
| Salmonella (in 375 gms) | Absent |
| Yeast and Mold (cfu/gm) | <1000 |
| Coliforms(cfu/gm) | <100 |
| E.Coli(cfu/gm) | <10 |
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Container Capacity
| Type Of Container | SPECIFICATIONS |
| 20 Feet | 13 Metric tons (MT) |
| 40 Feet | 26 Metric Tons (MT) |
- Pesticides: Complying with requirements for pesticide residue levels As per the regulations of the destination country.
- Allergens: Free from Allergens
(Other mandatory requirements will be in compliance to the respective regulations of the destination country.) - Packing: 20/25/30/50 Kgs, PP Kraft bags with inner liner. (provide customized packing as per your requirements.)
- Shelf-Life: 12 Months, under proper storage condition.
Black mustard Seeds is an annual plant cultivated for its darks brown to dark black seeds, which are commonly used as spices, Its Botanical Source – Brassica nigra, from the Brassicaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of North Africa, temperate regions of Europe, and parts of India – Asia.
Product is processed according to current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Certificates HACCP, KOSHER, FASSI.
INGREDIENT STATEMENT: 100% black mustard seeds
PRODUCT CHARACTERSTICS:
| PHYSICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS | CHEMICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Light brown to dark reddish/ brown globular seeds | Purity | 99.5% MIN |
| Flavour & Odour | Sharp, characteristic, pungent mustard flavor | Other Colour | 2% |
| Particle Size | 1.1 – 1.5 mm | Moisture | < 10% |
| Total Ash | <10% | Extraneous matter | < 2% |
| Cleaning material | Sortexed | Acid Insoluble Ash | < 2% |
| Oil Content | 40-42% |
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| MICROBIOLOGY PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| TPC | < 10,000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mould | <100 CFU/g |
| Salmonella (in 25 gms) | Absent |
| E.Coli | <10(cfu/gm) |
| Bacillus Cerus | 100 max/g |
| Coliforms | <10 (CFU/gm) |
(Microbiology specifications can be customized as per requirements.)
Container Capacity
| Type Of Container | SPECIFICATIONS |
| 20 Feet | 22 Metric tons (MT) |
| 40 Feet | 27 Metric Tons (MT) |
OTHERS:
Pesticides: ( Pesticide & Other mandatory requirements will be in compliance to the respective regulations of the destination country.)
GMO status: Produced from non GM Mustard seeds. It is totally free of any G.M.O
Allergens: Free from Allergens
Labeling: Shall indicate product name, net weight, batch lot number, BBE, origin.
Packing: 25, Strong PP bags with inner liner. (provide customized packing as per your requirements.)
Shelf-Life: 12 Months, under proper storage condition.
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