Botanical Name: Brassica juncea
- Mr. McGregor’s Farm Fresh Baby Purple Mustard
Common Name: Purple Mustard and red mustard leaf
Description: Purple Mustard baby greens have a beautiful mulberry and green leaf. They are quite striking. Purple Mustard has a pleasing mild peppery taste that is hard not to enjoy. It can be added to stir frys, salads and soup to add a little zest.
Interesting Facts:
- Purple mustard greens are planted for decorative purposes as well as a vegetable.
- Purple mustard’s roots can be traced back to Japan.
- Mustard oil is commonly used in Russia in lieu of olive oil.
The following nutrient values are for 1 cup (56 g) of raw mustard greens provided by the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009):
| Calories | 15 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.51 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.74 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Potassium | 198 mg |
| Calcium | 58 mg |
| Vitamin C | 39.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.13 mg |
| Iron | .82 mg |
| Niacin | .448 mg |
| Manganese | .269 mg |
