Mustard Seeds

Musterd Seeds :- Mustard seeds are the small round seeds of various mustard plants. The seeds are usually about 1 to 2 millimeters (0.039 to 0.079 in) in diameter and may be colored from yellowish white to black. Grinding and mixing the seeds with water, vinegar or other liquids creates the yellow condiment known as prepared mustard.

Mustard seeds, both white and brown, are nearly globular in shape, finely pitted, odorless when whole, and pungent-tasting. White mustard seeds are light yellow in color and about 2.5 mm (1/10 inch) in diameter; brown mustard seeds are about the same size but are a darker yellow in color.

In international cuisine, whole mustard seeds are used in pickling or in boiling vegetables such as cabbage or sauerkraut. It is also used as an ingredient in mayonnaise, vinaigrette, marinades and barbecue sauce. Mustard seeds are used to prepare salad dressings when combined with vinegar and/or olive oil.

The seed and oil from the seed are used to make medicine. Black mustard oil is used for the common cold, painful joints and muscles (rheumatism), and arthritis. Black mustard seed is used for causing vomiting, relieving water retention (edema) by increasing urine production, and increasing appetite.