Seeds of field crops

The unique healing properties of mustard seeds can partly be attributed to their home among the Brassica foods found in the cruciferous plant family. Like other Brassicas, mustard seeds contain plentiful amounts of phytonutrients called glucosinolates. The seeds also contain myrosinase enzymes that...

Flax seeds have a pleasant, nutty flavor and taste good sprinkled on salads, cooked vegetables, or cereals. The oil is quite tasty as well. Its high content of alpha linolenic acids has made the ancient flax seed become our modern miracle food. Alpha linolenic acid is a type of omega 3 fatty acid,...

Canola Canola has become a popular oilseed crop. Canola is a specific edible type of rapeseed, developed in the 1970s, which contains about 40 percent oil. The term "canola" is a registered name by the Western Canadian Oilseed Crushers Association. Canola varieties must have an erucic acid content...

Sun Flower Sunflower is an oil seed, which has grown primarily in North American regions. Sunflower has become number one oil by preference among consumers and chefs since it has proven to be an excellent vegetable oil both in terms of its healthy characteristics and applicability for a wide...