DOI: https://doi.org/10.5513/JCEA01/26.3.4801
Original scientific paper
Mustard seed cultivation processing and quality assessment: preliminary research in Croatia
2025, 26 (3) p. 644-655
Ana Matin, Karlo Špelić, Jasmina Ranilović, Ivica Kisić, Luka Brezinščak, Božidar Matin, Vanja Jurišić, Ivan Brandić
Abstract
Mustard, an annual crop from the Brassicaceae family, includes important species such as yellow (Sinapis alba), brown (Brassica juncea) and black mustard (Brassica nigra). It is mainly grown in North America and some parts of Europe and thrives in various climates with short growing seasons and low rainfall. Nowadays, when the global supply chain is uncertain, additional research on mustard cultivation in other geographical areas is needed. This paper investigates the qualitative and energetic characteristics of mustard seeds and biomass grown in Croatia, finding significant differences in moisture content and the effects of cleaning and drying on seed quality. The varietal analysis shows the variability of oil content and the correlation between moisture, calorific value and impurities. These results improve the understanding of agricultural and industrial applications of mustard and provide information for better cultivation and post-harvest practices.
Keywords
mustard, cultivation, seed, drying, biomass
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