Canada's Mustard Seed Oil Content Rises

WINNIPEG - Mar 18/11 - SNS -- The oil content of Canadian mustard seed harvested in 2010 was above the 10-year average, judging from samples submitted to and analyzed by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).

"Top grade oriental, brown and yellow mustard in 2010 had a fixed oil content of 43.4%, 39.6% and 31.9% compared to the 10-year averages of 41.5%, 39.3% and 29.9% respectively," the CGC said in its annual report on mustard seed quality in Canada.

The crude protein content was lower for oriental and yellow mustard while it increased for brown mustard. While the protein content in 2010 for the top grade mustard dropped 0.8% and 1.8% compared to the 10-year averages for oriental and yellow mustard to 26.2% and 30.6%, respectively, it increased 0.9% to 27.5% in brown mustard.

Compared to the long-term values the glucosinolate content of the 2010 top grade oriental mustard decreased 7 micrograms per gram to 123 µmoles per gram while brown mustard had similar glucosinolate content of 111 µmoles.

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