Mustard seeds as an herb or spice go all the way back to the
Greek and Roman periods of ancient history. The early French adapted mustard as
a meat enhancement, and mustard was one of the spices taken on Spanish explorations
in the 15th century. An Englishwoman by the name of Clements later
created a mustard powder which greatly expanded the adaptability and popularity
of foods using the mustard seed derivative.
Mustard is a spice obtained from seeds of a plant in the
cabbage family. Its pungent scent and flavor are present only after the seed is
crushed and moistened, enabling enzymes to react with isothiocyanates to form
mustard oils. Most mustards are sold premixed, and many specialty varieties,
which are mixed with white wine or herb-flavored vinegars are marketed as fine
pastes and as coarser blends that contain un-ground seeds.
Mustards seeds are high in minerals such as selenium and magnesium,
as well as some omega-3 fatty acids. Selenium and magnesium have strong
anti-inflammatory properties. They are also known to help reduce the effects of
asthma and rheumatoid arthritis, lower blood pressure and may help prevent
heart attacks. Mustard is also rich in phytonutrients called isothiocynates,
which may help halt the growth of gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.
O’Meagher Farms offers
some mustards made from all natural ingredients which you may want to consider
having available in your refrigerator the next time you want to add some healthy
and tasty zing to your food.
O’Meagher Farms promotes healthier eating by offering a
variety of tasty, all natural foods (which are plant-based) on its website,
including a range of soup nutritious soup mixes. Please visit us at
http://www.omeagherfarms.com.
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