Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.5513/JCEA01/26.3.4801
Mustard seed cultivation processing and quality assessment: preliminary research in Croatia
Ana MATIN
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Karlo ŠPELIĆ
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
*
Jasmina RANILOVIĆ
; Podravka Inc., Ante Starčevića 32, 48000 Koprivnica, Croatia
Ivica KISIĆ
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Luka BREZINŠČAK
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Božidar MATIN
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Svetošimunska cesta 23, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Vanja JURIŠIĆ
Ivan BRANDIĆ
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Svetošimunska cesta 23, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
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
Hrčak ID:
335564
URI
Publication date:
17.9.2025.
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