black mustard seeds suppliers
Black Mustard Seeds, Brassica nigra, are also called black mustard, brown mustard, or true mustard. These tiny(approx 1-2 mm in diameter) but strongly flavored reddish brown seeds are used in quite a few Indian cuisines although they are most pungent of all mustard varieties. There are more than 40 varieties of mustard plants, but culinary mustard seeds come from only three of these varieties.
Kisan Agro are one of the leading black mustard seeds suppliers all over the world.
Our black/brown mustard seed exports extend to over 50 countries worldwide, such as the USA, UK, Germany, Russia, China, Brazil, Australia, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East.
Specification
Country of Origin
India
Harvest Period
Rabi Crop (Feb-March)
Color
Brown/Black
Packaging
10 KG , 22.68 KG, 25 KG Multiwall Paper Bags; 1 MT Tote bags
Labeling
Private labeling as per buyers need
Shelf Life
24 Months from Production Date
GMO Status
GMO Free
Specification
Detailed Specification on Request
Container
- 20 Feet 20 MT
- 40 Feet 26 MT
Uses of Black/Brown Mustard Seeds
Health Benefits of Black/Brown Mustard Seeds
- Used worldwide in curries, sauces, pickles, and marinades to add a bold, pungent flavour.
- Pressed for mustard oil, popular in Asia, Africa, and Europe for cooking and traditional massages.
- Rich in selenium, magnesium, and omega-3s; supports digestion, immunity, and reduces inflammation.
- Key ingredient in mustards, dressings, and spice blends globally.
- Used in Ayurveda and folk medicine for pain relief, respiratory health, and circulation.
- Natural antibacterial properties help preserve pickles and other foods.
- Stimulates appetite and helps improve digestion.
- Can reduce joint and muscle pain when used in oil or poultices.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium, supporting cardiovascular health.
- Packed with antioxidants and essential minerals that strengthen the immune system.
- Traditionally used in remedies for colds, coughs, and congestion.
- Helps in flushing out toxins and promoting liver health.
- Good source of calcium, selenium, and phosphorus, supporting strong bones.
| Language | Local/Common Name for Black/Brown Mustard Seeds |
|---|---|
| English | black mustard seed; brown mustard seed |
| Hindi | काली सरसों के बीज (kālī sarson ke beej); ब्राउन सरसों (brown sarson) — often just “सरसों / राई” (sarson / rai) |
| German | Schwarzer Senf (for black mustard); Brauner Senf (for brown mustard) |
| Spanish | mostaza negra (black mustard); mostaza morena or mostaza parda (for brown mustard) — often just “semillas de mostaza” when type not specified. |
| French | moutarde noire (black mustard); moutarde brune (brown mustard) |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 芥子 (jiè zǐ) for mustard seed in general; 黑芥子 (hēi jiè zǐ) for black mustard; 黄芥子 (huáng jiè zǐ) for brown mustard seeds. |
| Russian | чёрная горчица (chyornaya gorchitsa) for black mustard; коричневая горчица (korichnevaya gorchitsa) for brown mustard; seeds specifically “семена горчицы” (semena gorchitsy) when you say “mustard seeds.” |
FAQs
No, brown and black mustard seeds are not the same. Brown is medium spicy and black is strongest.
Brown mustard seeds are good for their strong and pungent flavour.
Black mustard seeds helps to improve digestion, reduces inflammation, boosts immune system and provides a rich source of antioxidants and essential nutrients like selenium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C and K.
Black mustard seeds can be consumed by adding it as whole or ground in the dishes.
Excessive amount of black mustard seeds consumption can damage the throat and lead to other side effects such as diarrhea, drowsiness, heart failure etc.
