Yellow Mustard Seed (Whole) Organic - 1oz

Whole Yellow Mustard Seeds (Sinapis alba)- USDA OrganicGeneral Information:Like other plants in the Brassica family (cabbage, broccoli, etc.), the mustard plant is a rich source of nutrients, as well as a class of antioxidant compounds collectively known as isothiocyanates. Yellow mustard seed comes from the white mustard plant (Sinapis alba), a species original to the Mediterranean region and cultivated in the U.S. as a food and forage crop.Yellow mustard may be famous today as a ball park condiment, but the spice has a long history as both a food and medicine. Yellow mustard seeds are one of the most popular and widely used varieties of mustard, and they are an important herb in many cultures worldwide. Despite a pungent bite, they are milder than their close relative, brown mustard, and are usually substituted when a less piquant flavor is wanted. Yellow mustard seed powder is often used to season regional culinary dishes such as hollandaise dressing, soups, sauces, marinades, and v