Including Mustard Seeds

Mustard seeds are the small, round seeds from plants in the Brassica family, like mustard plants. They are harvested and dried. Different varieties, such as yellow, brown, and black mustard seeds, offer slightly different flavors.

Mustard seeds are used whole, ground, or as a paste to add a pungent, spicy flavor to foods. They are common in pickles, relishes, sauces, salad dressings, and rubs for meats. They can also be used to make mustard condiment.

Mustard seeds are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are a source of various nutrients and compounds that may have health benefits, though research is ongoing. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated mustard as a food ingredient. Evidence regarding specific health effects at typical dietary levels is mixed and requires more research.