Mustard And Celery Seed

Mustard seed comes from the mustard plant, a relative of cabbage. Celery seed comes from the wild celery plant, also known as smallage. Both seeds are dried and used whole or ground as spices.

These seeds are primarily used for their pungent, savory flavor. They are common ingredients in pickles, relishes, salad dressings, and spice blends, adding a distinct taste to a variety of foods.

Mustard and celery seeds are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. They are common spices and are not typically consumed in amounts that would cause concern. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated various spices, but specific evaluations for mustard and celery seed as single ingredients are not widely publicized in terms of ADI. There are no major controversies or significant health concerns associated with their typical consumption in food.