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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Spices, including mustard, are added to foods to enhance flavor and aroma. They are …
What it is
Spices are dried seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or vegetative substances primarily used for flavoring, coloring, or preserving food. Mustard is a spice made from the crushed seeds of the mustard plant, which can be used whole, ground, or as a paste.
Why it's used
Spices, including mustard, are added to foods to enhance flavor and aroma. They are frequently found in processed meats like sausages and hot dogs, seasoning mixes, salts, marinades, and snack foods.
Health notes
Spices and mustard are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual spices, but not a general category of 'spices including mustard.' Some compounds found in spices have been studied for potential health benefits, though evidence is often mixed and requires more research. Typical dietary intake is unlikely to cause adverse effects.
Allergen info
Mustard is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Spices themselves are not typically considered major allergens unless they are derived from a major allergen source.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
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