Mustard
Mustard is a popular condiment made from the seeds of the mustard plant. Here are some interesting facts
about mustard:
Mustard is native to temperate regions of Europe and has its historic base there. However, mustard supplies
from Western Europe were disrupted during World War II, and mustard began being produced as a specialty crop
in North America. Nepal, Russia and Canada are currently the largest producers of mustard, globally.
The Sumerian and Sanskrit literature from 3000 BC contains some of the earliest known records of the usage
of mustard, as per the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission. The plant may have been domesticated as
long as 6,000 years ago in Central Asia,
Mustard grows well in temperate regions. Major producers include Canada, Nepal, Hungary, Great Britain,
Pakistan and the USA. Mustard seed is a rich source of oil and protein. The seed has oil as high as 46-48%,
and whole seed meal has 43.6% protein.