Black Mustard Seed Powder

Black Mustard Seed Powder is Ground from tiny, pungent black mustard seeds. Flavor: sharp, hot, and spicy — more intense than yellow mustard powder. When mixed with water, it releases allyl isothiocyanate, the compound responsible for mustard’s heat.

Key Health Benefits

1. Digestive Support

• Stimulates appetite and promotes healthy digestion.
• Traditionally used for indigestion, gas, and sluggish metabolism.

2. Anti-inflammatory & Pain Relief

• Used in poultices for joint pain, arthritis, and sore muscles.
• Mustard oil (from powder paste) applied externally improves circulation.

3. Respiratory Relief

• Mustard poultices help with cough, chest congestion, and colds.

4. Rich Nutrient Profile

• Contains selenium, magnesium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.
• Provides antioxidants that may protect cells from oxidative stress.

5. Culinary Uses

• Adds bold heat to curries, chutneys, sauces, and pickles.
• Used in dry rubs and marinades for meat and fish.

Nutritional Profile (per 100 g powder, approx.)

• Calories: 510 kcal
• Protein: 26g
• Fat: 36g (with omega-3s)
• Carbs: 28g
• Fiber: 12g
• Minerals: Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium

Common Uses

• Cooking spice → added to curries, lentils, and chutneys.
• Pickling agent → key ingredient in Indian achar and European pickles.
• Mustard paste → mix powder with water, vinegar, or lemon juice.
• Herbal remedy → poultices for joint pain or chest congestion.

Quick DIY: Spicy Mustard Paste

• Mix 2tsp black mustard seed powder with 1tbsp water.
• Let it sit for 10 minutes (to release pungency).
• Use as a condiment or base for sauces.

Safety & Precautions

• Safe in culinary doses.
• Strong in large amounts → may irritate the stomach lining.
• External poultices should not be left too long → can cause skin burns.

Not recommended in high medicinal doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding.