Mustard Powder

Abstract

Mustard seeds are an important oilseed and India is one of the leading producers of these oilseeds. Bulk of the production goes for oil extraction but de-husked mustard is a popular table enricher on account of its flavour and pungency. A pasty product with mustard, salt and vinegar is very popular abroad whereas mustard powder is used as condiment in many food preparations like pickles and chutney, meat, salad dressings etc. North-Eastern states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh produce substantial quantity of mustard seeds and mustard powder is also used extensively. Therefore, one of the North-Eastern states is the preferred location