Mustard Seed Whole Brown

Botanical Name - Brassica nigra Origin - Canada Flavor Profile - Pungent, nutty flavor. Culinary Usages - Use to make flavored vinegars and oils and to make brown or Dijon mustard. Cosmetic Usages - Mustard seed is used in poultices and in liniments to create “heat” on the skin. This is the variety of mustard seed found in Dijon and grainy-style mustards. These hard, brown seeds are the fruit of Brassica nigra, a plant native to the Middle East distantly related to broccoli and Brussels sprouts. The use of brown mustard seeds is documented in Sanskrit writings dating at least 5,000 years old. Mustard seed continues to be one of the most traded spices in the world today. Aromatic Usages - May be used to produce incense, colognes and perfumes. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Websi