Dry mustard has been used since ancient times in a wide variety of fields - from cooking to cosmetology. It is a brownish-yellow powder made from grains of different species of the plant of the same name. It can be bought in a store, especially since it is quite inexpensive.
Where can you buy dry mustard
First of all, you should look for dry mustard in the grocery market, where they sell various spices. In some places, it can be represented by several types, because there are a lot of varieties of dry mustard. In Russia, for example, the hottest "Russian" mustard is popular, and in Europe - "Dijon", which is made from black French mustard.
Mustard powder can also be found on grocery store shelves. Moreover, not only in large supermarkets, but also in small, frequent retail stores. This seasoning is usually sold in plastic or paper bags.
You can also buy dry mustard at a pharmacy - in the same place where mustard plasters are sold. After all, this product has long been used to treat various diseases - from the common cold and bronchitis to hypertensive crisis.
What you can use dry mustard for
First of all, ordinary Russian mustard can be prepared from dry mustard powder, which will be much tastier and healthier than store-bought mustard. To do this, you need to mix 1 tbsp. a spoonful of mustard powder and 2 tbsp. tablespoons of boiling water, and then grind these ingredients into a homogeneous gruel. After that, it is worth adding 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar, the same amount of vegetable oil and granulated sugar. Mix everything thoroughly, transfer to a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator.
Also, dry mustard is an invariable ingredient in various sauces for meat and fish dishes. Without it, for example, it is impossible to make the usual mayonnaise. In addition, mustard powder is often added to minced meat in the preparation of meat dishes or used as a preservative.
Dry mustard can also be used for washing dishes or as an effective cleaning agent. In combination with baking soda, mustard powder removes dirt and grease well.
In cosmetology, dry mustard is included in various hair and body masks. So that the curls are thick, strong and shiny, it is necessary once a week for 20 minutes to apply a mask of 2 tbsp. tablespoons of mustard powder, the same amount of herbal decoction and 1 tbsp. spoons of good brandy. This mask should be rubbed into the scalp and distributed over the entire length of the hair. After the allotted time, you just need to rinse it off with warm water.
Mustard is a real treasure of vitamins, minerals and biologically active substances. It contains calcium, iron, potassium, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A, C, E and B vitamins.
In medicine, mustard powder has long been used as an effective remedy for the common cold. At the first signs of this disease, you just need to steam your feet in hot water with mustard powder. Then put on your socks and lie under the covers.
