Yellow Mustard Seed

Yellow mustard seeds are commonly used in European, Asian and American cooking. They have a spicy, aromatic rustic flavour that is the basis for most traditional mustard spreads, but are also commonly used as an ingredient in curries, making corned beef or boiled vegetables.

In the Kitchen:

Yellow mustard seeds can be ground in a pestle and mortar to make your own fresh homemade mustard! They are also commonly used as a flavouring for pickled vegetables and meats.

Interesting Facts about Brown Mustard Seeds:

Mustard seeds are a member of the brassica family of greens – the same family as broccoli.

The making of mustard as a condiment dates back to early Roman times where mustard seeds were crushed and mixed with wine to make a paste similar to mustard we see today.

Mustard was produced in French Monasteries as early as the 9th century and eventually sold in Paris market places in the 13th century.