Mustard is a spice well known all over the world. However, hardly anyone knows what mustard has. For the ancient Romans, it was a cure for rheumatism. It is also said to be a strong aphrodisiac. It is now known that it supports the work of the digestive system. Check what other properties mustard has and what types of it are.

Contents:

  1. Mustard - types of mustard
  2. Mustard - he alth properties
  3. Mustard - nutritional values, calories
  4. Mustard and slimming
  5. Mustard - recipe. How to make mustard?
  6. Mustard - how to recognize a good quality one?
  7. Mustard - price, where to buy?
  8. Mustard - storage

Mustardis a spice whose he alth properties were already known by the ancient Romans, Greeks and Sumerians. It's all because of the mustard seed from which it is obtained.

To make mustard, in addition to mustard, you will need wine or apple cider vinegar, oil, water or white wine, honey or maple syrup, pepper and s alt. It is worth knowing that in order to produce 200 g of mustard, nearly 1000 grains of mustard are needed.

Mustard has been widely used in the kitchen - it goes well with vinaigrette sauces, salads, sandwiches and meats.

Mustard - types of mustard

There are many types of mustard. They differ in taste, texture, color and method of production. The taste of the mustard depends on what kind of mustard it is made of and the type of spices that are added.

  • delicatessen - it is quite mild, with a creamy consistency
  • kremska - the sweetest variety of mustard
  • sarepska - made from a combination of white and brown mustard seeds
  • French - it is the only one with unground grains. Thanks to this, it is distinguished by an interesting granular consistency
  • dijon - the most unique type of mustard. It is made with grape wine instead of vinegar, and also contains very little s alt and sugar
  • russian - consists only of black beans which are the most spicy
  • table - medium spicy
  • English - made of white and black mustard seeds with the addition of turmeric. It has a very spicy flavor
  • Bavarian - this is quite a sweet type of mustard that owes its flavor to the additionhoney

Mustard - he alth properties

Mustard owes its he alth properties to the mustard seeds from which it is made. It has a positive effect on the digestive system, as it supports digestion.

In addition, mustard seeds swell in the digestive tract, thereby causing a mild laxative effect. As a result, they are a natural constipation relief.

Mustard seed is a source of numerous vitamins and minerals, incl. vitamin E, which prevents atherosclerosis and heart disease.

Worth knowing

Mustard - nutritional values, calories

Per 100 g:

Energy - 66 kcal
Protein - 4.4 g
Carbohydrates - 5 g (including sugars - 0.9 g)
Fat - 4 g - saturated fatty acids - 0.2 g
- polyunsaturated fatty acids - 1 g
- monounsaturated fatty acids - 2.6 g
- trans fatty acids - 0 g
Fiber - 3.3 g

Vitamins

Vitamin C - 1.5 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.1 mg
Vitamin A - 71 IU

Minerals

Sodium - 1 135 mg
Potassium - 138 mg
Calcium - 58 mg
Iron - 1.5 mg
Magnesium - 49 mg

Mustard and slimming

Mustard is low in calories, so it can be consumed by people who are slimming without fear. A teaspoon of mustard is about 5 kcal! If you care about keeping the line, and at the same time you can not give up the expressive additives that enhance the taste of various dishes, mustard will be an excellent choice.

In addition, thanks to its main ingredient - mustard - it supports fat burning.

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Mustard - how to recognize a good quality one?

Good quality mustard is made from mustard seeds and the addition of vinegar, s alt and sugar. The mustard seed itself has preservative properties, and enriched with vinegar, it does not require the addition of any chemical preservatives.

However, very often in the composition of commercial mustard you can find various preservatives (very often sulfites marked as E 220, E 227), dyes (E 102 tertrazine), and thickeners that reduce the quality of the mustard. Therefore, it is very important to read the labels before buying and choose a product that is as simple and natural as possible.

It's good to know that curcumin is a natural dye, often used to add a yellow tinge to mustard.

Mustard - price, where to buy?

Mustard is quite cheap. Its price depends primarily on the type of mustard and the producer. You will pay from 2 to 5 PLN for a small jar of mustard.

Mustard - storage

After opening, mustard should be kept in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for as long as possible (the mustard can stay in the refrigerator for up to six months). However, when mold appears on the surface or a watery-oily liquid begins to form on the surface, it means that the mustard is no longer fit for consumption.

About the authorWeronika RumińskaA graduate of Polish philology with an editorial and publishing specialization at the University of Warsaw. She developed her interests related to the editor's work already during her master's studies, actively cooperating with Poradnikzdrowie.pl on the editorial path and social media. Privately, a lover of good crime fiction and horse riding.

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