Mustard Seed
Brown mustard—Brassica juncea , Black Mustard—Brassica nigra, White Mustard—Brassica hirta / Sinapis alba
The yellow condiment that we all have in the fridge is indeed made from the seeds of the mustard plant. There are many different varieties of mustard that are used for mustard production, and many different mustards that range from smooth to chunky. Mustard seed is also commonly used whole in various dishes.
Related Resources
Mustard Manual: Your Guide to Mustard Varieties by Joshua Bousel with Serious Eats (image source—by Liz Clayman)
1-minute YouTube video on How To Make Mustard | Oktoberfest | Maddie - Jamie's Food Team, Homemade Wholegrain Mustard—Spoon Fork Bacon
Conventional mustard seed production: From a Tiny Mustard Seed (YouTube)—Spread the Mustard
The Modern Pantry Guide to the World’s Best Mustards—From ballpark and deli styles to ancient French recipes and sinus-clearing Japanese pastes, these are the essential spreads to try, by Kat Craddock with Saveur
