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White Mustard green

Also Known As : Chinese mustard greens, Yellow Mustard, Sinapis alba
Technical Name : Brassica juncea
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Its flavor is robust and peppery, but little bit milder than that of the red and green varieties.

Usage Tips

  1. They can be used in both cooked and raw preparations, depending upon their maturity.
  2. They can be steamed, sautéed, boiled, or stir fried.
  3. They pair well with rich meats such as pork, lamb and smoked sausages, aged and melting cheeses, apples, peaches, cucumbers, nuts like pistachios and hazelnuts, herbs and spices including cumin, cilantro, dill, garlic, fennel and coriander.
  4. They are best stored in the refrigerator in a plastic bag with as much air removed from them as possible.

Description

White Mustard's texture is both tender and succulent when young, but later becomes more fibrous with maturity. Their stems known as Brassica alba, are sparsely covered with hair and generally grow up to a height of two to five feet. The pale green colored leaves are smooth, haphazardly dentate (having toothed margins), lyrately pinnate, rugged and have an uneven surface. They are available throughout the year with peak season in spring. They are native to Mediterranean region.

Health benefits

  • White mustard greens contain vitamin A that keeps eyes healthy.(1)
  • They contain Vitamin C which boosts immunity.(1)
  • They also contain anti-cancer compounds which prevent cancer.(1)
  • They have anti-inflammatory and natural detoxifying properties present in them.(1)
  • They also contain vitamin K.(1)

Selection Guide

They should be blemish-free, with no yellow or brown spots. 

Note

They are unsafe during pregnancy as they may cause a miscarriage.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/White_Mustard_8271.php

(2) https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-115/white-mustard

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