Mustard powder

[Meagan]

Can anyone tell me if mustard powder is just mustard seeds milled?

[petit4s]

It is supposed to be pure mustard, but i wouldn't be surprised if it was adulterated for the market. the ingredient listing on my can of mustard powder says "mustard powder" which is very helpful.
if you do grind your own, please let us know how it goes - no doubt heaps beeter than bought.

[andiesenji]

I grind my own mustard powder - there can be a problem because you don't want the powder drifting around loose, unless you like to have your sinuses scoured.

I grind it in my Vita Mix blender  but I cover the jar with a sheet of plastic wrap before fastening the lid on and I leave it to "settle" for a minimum of fifteen minutes before opening it and if I am going to make mustard sauce, I dribble in a little water, vinegar, oil or whatever, through the small opening in the lid, punching through the plastic wrap.

It was many years ago that I first attempted grinding dry mustard seed and it took me several days to recover from breathing in the stuff that escaped into the air and affected my eyes, nose, mouth and throat.  I was wearing contacts and they were ruined as there was no amount of cleaning that would remove the stuff.

Mostly I soak the seeds first and then grind them wet.  Much safer.

[meganjane]

  Sounds horribly dangerous! No wonder they used mustard gas in WWI!

[Meagan]

Interesting thanks for the replies. I milled 2 tbsp this morning and they worked really well i think it was spd 8/9 for 1 min. I am going to make the corn chips.
 
I  have been using a piece of glad wrap under the lid when milling spices for quite a while now. I even use this technique when chopping onions and feeling lazy, not wanting to wash the lid   

[quirkycooking]

That's a good idea, Meagan!

[meganjane]

Ooh, I like that idea. But, I've been trying so hard to reduce the amount of plastic wrap I use....

I've even purchased a whole lot of Tupperware to use for the lunchboxes (men's lunchboxes, not kids). So far, it's worked well and they've actually been bringing them home from the paddock. Usually they end up in various trucks and tractors never to be seen again. This time, I threatened with maiming if they didn't come home!

Oops! Sorry to hijack!

[Meagan]

Yes MJ that is the only bad bit about it  but on the odd occasion I do use it and it does result in less mess and more spice

[NICKY 74]

i think that sounds like  great idea too! i was thinking that it sounded way to dangerous to even try but i like the wrap idea.

[andiesenji]

That is an excellent idea - also works for grinding dried hot peppers that can also produce a very fine powder that without containment will drift around.  Just remember to let the stuff settle a bit prior to removing the lid.

I tried grinding some cocoa nibs yesterday and didn't wait long enough before removing the lid and got a puff of cocoa on my apron and sweater sleeves.  Naturally, the apron was white and the sweater was ivory - and worse, has to be dry cleaned.  I should have learned by now to not do impulsive things unless dressed properly.......

[gertbysea]

Never stick your nose in the bowl after grinding 500 gms of dried chilies. Never never.

Gert

[achookwoman]

Never stick your nose in the bowl after grinding 500 gms of dried chilies. Never never.

Gert

Or horse radish.

[gertbysea]

That too chookie!

Gert

[andiesenji]

Never stick your nose in the bowl after grinding 500 gms of dried chilies. Never never.

Gert

Or horse radish.

Horseradish I grate outside with a hand-cranked rotary grater - and I wear a mask and goggles and heavy gloves.  The horseradish I grow is really potent. 

[meganjane]

  Oh dear! Some very clear sinuses around the place.