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Mustard Seed Specifications

1. General Description

• Product: Mustard seeds (Brassica junceaBrassica nigraSinapis alba
• Types:
  • Black mustard
  • Brown mustard
  • Yellow (white) mustard
• Color: Uniform black, brown, or yellow depending on variety
• Odor: Clean, pungent, characteristic (free from musty, sour, or rancid smell)
• Condition: Clean, sound, mature, and fit for human consumption

2. Physical Quality Parameters

ParameterSpecification

Moisture Content

Max 6.0% – 8.0%

Foreign Matter

Max 0.5% – 2.0%

Damaged Seeds

Max 2.0% – 5.0%

Broken Seeds

Max 2.0% – 5.0%

Immature/Shriveled Seeds

Max 2.0%

Admixture (Other Seeds)

Max 2.0%

Test Weight

Min 65–70 kg/hl

3. Oil & Chemical Quality

ParameterTypical Range

Oil Content

35% – 45%

Protein Content

20% – 28%

Free Fatty Acids (FFA)

Max 2.0%

Volatile Oil (Pungency)

Characteristic, variety-dependent

4. Quality Requirements

• Uniform size, shape, and color
• Strong natural pungency (especially for spice-grade mustard)
• High oil yield (for crushing)
• Low levels of:
  • Discolored seeds
  • Damaged or immature seeds

5. Purity & Cleanliness

• Free from:
  • Live insects
  • Stones, sand, dust, and metal particles
  • Rodent contamination
  • Moldy or spoiled seeds
• Minimal presence of:
  • Other oilseeds
  • Weed seeds

6. Chemical / Safety Limits

ParameterLimit

Aflatoxin

Max 5–10 ppb

Mycotoxins

Within regulatory limits

Pesticide Residues

Within permissible limits

Heavy Metals

Within safe limits

7. Grading (Typical Commercial Example)

GradeMoistureForeign MatterDamaged Seeds

Grade 1

≤6.0%

≤1.0%

≤2.0%

Grade 2

≤7.0%

≤1.5%

≤4.0%

Grade 3

≤8.0%

≤2.0%

≤5.0%

8. Packaging

• Packed in 25 kg or 50 kg PP or jute bags
• Packaging requirements:
  • Clean, dry, and food-grade
  • Properly sealed and labeled (origin, grade, crop year, net weight)

9. Storage Conditions

• Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated facilities
• Protect from:
  • Moisture and humidity
  • Heat and direct sunlight
  • Insect infestation and pests
• Stack on pallets; avoid direct floor contact

10. Uses

• Edible oil production (mustard oil)
• Spice and condiment manufacturing
• Food processing (pickles, sauces)
• Animal feed (oilcake after extraction)

11. Standards & Compliance

• Must comply with:
  • National agricultural standards
  • Phytosanitary requirements
  • Food safety regulations (e.g., Codex Alimentarius)