📍 Major Producing States in India
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Prades
Mustard Honey
Mustard honey is produced by bees that collect nectar from mustard plants (Brassica species), which bloom widely across India, especially during the winter and early spring months. Mustard crops are common in northern and central India.
🛡️ Health Benefits:
- Natural Antibacterial & Antifungal:Mustard plants have inherent antimicrobial properties, which translate into the honey, making it effective against infections.
- Aids Respiratory Health: Helps relieve cough, cold, and congestion. Can soothe a sore throat when consumed warm..
- Supports Digestion:Stimulates appetite and eases digestion, helping reduce bloating and indigestion.
- Detoxifying & Anti-inflammatory:Assists the body in flushing out toxins and reducing inflammation.
- Energy Booster:A good source of natural sugars that provide instant energy.
- Skin Benefits:Applied topically, mustard honey can help with skin conditions like acne due to its antibacterial action.
🍯 Taste & Appearance:
- Color:Light golden to amber
- Taste:Mildly sweet with a slight spicy, tangy mustard flavor
- Aroma:Fresh, slightly pungent, mustard-like fragrance
🧪 Nutritional Profile (Approx. per 100g):
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Natural sugars: ~80g (mostly natural sugars: fructose and glucose)
- minerals: Iron, Calcium, Potassium
- Antioxidants and enzymes: in moderate amounts
💡 Best Uses
- One tsp in warm water or herbal tea for digestion and respiratory health
- As a natural sweetener in cooking and baking
- Used in homemade skincare remedies for acne and inflammation
- Mixed with ginger and lemon for cold relief
🌱 Why Choose Mustard Honey?
- Unique spicy-sweet flavor profile
- Great for winter wellness and respiratory care
- Widely available and affordable natural remedy