Abstract:Mustard seeds have been used since ancient times contributing great
economic value to global agriculture. Canada, one of the world’s top
producers, grows three main mustard varieties, white /yellow, (Brassica
hirta/ Sinapis alba), black (Brassica nigra) and Oriental (Brassica
juncea). Besides their high protein and lipid content, mustard varieties
are a rich source of phenolic compounds. This review will cover mustard
seed components including lipids, glucosinolates, and sinapates. The
latter are the main phen… Show more
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