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Mustard seed

 
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: black or white seeds ground to make mustard pastes or powders


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The alternative CCM band Mustard Seed was formed on the campus of Illinois' Greenville College in 1994 by singers/guitarists Joel Pierce and Clifton Poe in collaboration with bassist David Jahn; drummer Moises Padilla joined the group soon after, followed by the addition of lead vocalist Chrissy Curl. Before the year was out Poe exited, and Mustard Seed continued on as a foursome; Curl left in early 1995, and after a temporary hiatus the group reformed with new vocalist Shane Matsumoto and bassist James Webb, replacing Jahn. Padilla and Matsumoto both left in the spring of 1996, allowing for the additions of singer Sara Hundley and drummer Neil Kissack; after recording their debut LP Small Splendid, Mustard Seed welcomed second guitarist Jim Wells. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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Mustard seeds
mustard seed, yellow
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 470 kcal   1960 kJ
Carbohydrates     34.94 g
- Sugars  6.89 g
- Dietary fiber  14.7 g  
Fat 28.76 g
- saturated  1.46 g
- monounsaturated  19.83 g  
- polyunsaturated  5.39 g  
Protein 24.94 g
Water 6.86 g
Vitamin A equiv.  3 μg  0%
Thiamine (Vit. B1)  0.543 mg   42%
Riboflavin (Vit. B2)  0.381 mg   25%
Niacin (Vit. B3)  7.890 mg   53%
Vitamin B6  0.43 mg 33%
Folate (Vit. B9)  76 μg  19%
Vitamin B12  0 μg   0%
Vitamin C  3 mg 5%
Vitamin E  2.89 mg 19%
Vitamin K  5.4 μg 5%
Calcium  521 mg 52%
Iron  9.98 mg 80%
Magnesium  298 mg 81% 
Phosphorus  841 mg 120%
Potassium  682 mg   15%
Sodium  5 mg 0%
Zinc  5.7 mg 57%
Percentages are relative to US
recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database

Mustard seeds of the various mustard plants are among the smallest of seeds. The seeds are about 3mm in diameter, and may be colored from yellowish white to black. They are important spices in many regional cuisines. The seeds can come from three different plants: black mustard (Brassica nigra), brown Indian mustard (B. juncea), and white mustard (B. hirta/Sinapis alba).

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Indians have used mustard seeds in their food for over two thousand years.[citation needed]

The French have used mustard seeds as a spice since 800 AD, and it was amongst spices taken by the Spanish on explorations throughout the fifteenth century.

Gautama Buddha told the story of the grieving mother (Kisa Gotami) and the mustard seed. When a mother loses her only son, she takes his body to the Buddha to find a cure. The Buddha asks her to bring a handful of mustard seeds from a family that has never lost a child, husband, parent or friend. When the mother is unable to find such a house in her village, she realizes that death is common to all, and she cannot be selfish in her grief. [1]

In the Quran, Allah states that the scales of justice will be established on the Day of Judgment, and no soul will suffer the least injustice. Even the equivalent of a mustard seed will be accounted for because God is the most efficient reckoner.[2]

Jewish texts compare the knowable universe to the size of a mustard seed to demonstrate the world's insignificance and to teach humility.[citation needed]

In the Christian New Testament, the mustard seed is used by Jesus as a model for the kingdom of God which initially starts small but grows to be the biggest of all garden plants. Faith is also spoken about in the context of a mustard seed.[3][4][5][6][7]

Regional usage

Aavakaaya (Telugu: ఆవకాయ),Sasive (Kannada:ಸಾಸಿವೆ) is a variety of Indian pickle consisting mainly of mangoes, red chilli powder and aavaa pindi (powdered mustard) preserved in Mustard oil is popular in South India with its origin in Andhra Pradesh.

These Mustard seeds are also known as "Sarson" and is very popular in North India. In North sarson ka Saag is very popular.

"sarson ka tel" Mustard oil is very good for body massage during extreme winters, as it keeps the body warm and moist.

Cultivation

Mustard seeds generally take 3–10 days to germinate if placed under the proper conditions, which include a cold atmosphere and relatively moist soil. Mature mustard plants grow into shrubs.

Mustard grows well in temperate regions. Major producers of mustard seeds include Hungary, Great Britain, India, Canada (90%) and the United States. Brown and black mustard seeds return higher yields than their yellow counterparts.[8]

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