Mustard Seed

spice · plants · seeds

Incredibly tiny seeds. Mustard seeds are only about 1 to 2 millimetres across, which is smaller than a grain of rice. Despite their size, they're packed with flavor and have been used to season food for thousands of years.

Come in different colors. Mustard seeds range from yellowish white to brown to black, depending on which mustard plant they come from. The color doesn't just look different, it also affects how spicy and flavorful they taste.

Three different plants. Mustard seeds come from three main types of mustard plants: black mustard, brown mustard, and white mustard. Each type grows in different parts of the world and has its own special flavor.

A worldwide spice. Mustard seeds are used in kitchens around the globe to add flavor to everything from salads to curries to hot dogs. In some countries, people toast the seeds first to make them even more flavorful.

More than just flavor. Beyond being delicious, mustard seeds contain nutrients and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Ancient people believed they could help with digestion and other health benefits.