MUSTARD SEED, BLACK, 1.25 lb. jar

Mustard (Brassica Nigra) has long been used in culinary creations. Mustard is derived from the Latin Mustum Ardens which means "burning must". This is due to the pungent smell mustard seeds give when pounded. In the Middle Ages, Mustard was ground and added to wine to make an early version of table Mustard. All Mustards derive from 3 members of the cabbage family: Nigra produces black mustard, Juncea produces the brown, and Alba produces the white. Black Mustard seeds are about 2 to 3 mm small and prized for their distinctive flavor. They are commonly used in Indian cuisine. Brown Mustard has a more delicate flavor than black Mustard. It is grown more than the black because its seeds are smaller and easier to harvest. The black and brown have the strongest flavors of the 3 types.