Mustard seed extract is extracted from the seeds of mustard vegetables, such as white or yellow mustard seeds, brown mustard seeds, black mustard seeds, etc. Liquid extracts are usually light yellow oily liquids with a strong spicy and tear-inducing taste; powdered extracts are mostly brown or yellow-brown powders.
Antioxidant effect: Some ingredients in mustard seed extract have antioxidant effects, which can remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, and prevent aging and related diseases.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects: Ingredients such as isothiocyanates have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and have inhibitory effects on various bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. They can be used to prevent and treat a variety of diseases caused by bacterial infections.
Stimulate appetite: The spicy taste of mustard seed extract stimulates the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, increases appetite, and improves the state of loss of appetite.
Promote digestion: Promote gastrointestinal motility, help food digestion, and have a certain improvement effect on indigestion, gastrointestinal dysfunction and other problems.
Relieve respiratory discomfort: Volatile components stimulate nasal mucosal secretion, eliminate nasal congestion, and relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose caused by respiratory infections.
Help regulate blood pressure: Studies have found that some active ingredients in mustard seed extract can affect the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme and have a certain effect on regulating blood pressure, but related research is still in the early stages.
Application fields
Food field: As a seasoning, it can be used to make mustard sauce, mustard oil, etc., adding a unique spicy taste to food. In addition, it can also be used to marinate foods such as meat and vegetables for seasoning and preservation. In addition, it can also be used as a food additive to improve the quality and taste of food.
Medical field: It has a variety of biological activities, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, and can be used to develop therapeutic drugs for digestive system diseases, respiratory diseases and cardiovascular diseases. It can also be used to produce topical drugs such as ointments for treating joint pain and muscle pain.
Cosmetics: Mustard seed extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Help the skin resist damage caused by free radicals, reduce inflammatory reactions, and promote skin cell metabolism. Therefore, it can be used in skin care products such as creams, lotions and lotions, which have the effects of calming, soothing and adjusting the state.
Agriculture: Some components in mustard seed extract have repellent and inhibitory effects on certain pests, and can be used to produce biological pesticides, reduce the use of chemical pesticides and protect the environment.