Musterd seed, for more than just mustard

Musterd seed is not only a basic ingredient for a homemade mustard, it is also a spicy flavouring in various dishes. The beautiful, round seeds of about 0.5 to 1 millimetre in size have a spicy, sharp taste. The seed of the mustard plant comes in three different colours: yellow, brown and black. At Natural Spices you can buy yellow mustard seed online. This is a spicy version, but the mildest one of the three types. You can buy the seed online in a package of 700 grams or 2, 8 or 25 kilos and will be delivered in a handy storage container.

Musterd seed and its healthy properties

Mustard plants grow in North Africa and Asia, but also in the temperate regions of Europe. The seed pods of the plant are small pods and have 4 to 8 seeds each. Mustard seed contains various minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and iron. It also contains omega 3 fats and a small amount of vitamins A, B, C, E and K. Mustard seed consists for a large part of vegetable oil which is mainly composed of polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is a healthy spice to use.

How should you use mustard seed?

It is true that the yellow mustard seeds have a sharp taste, but this is only released when it is bruised or crushed and comes into contact with water. Unprocessed seeds virtually have no flavour. If you roast them in oil before grinding, they get extra flavour. Yellow mustard seeds are spicy and sweet and are mainly used in European oriental dishes.The seeds form the basis of mustard and mustard soup and they are an almost indispensable component in pickling gherkins and pearl onions. The seeds can be added to all kinds of spice mixes as well. For example, make your own curry powder or cajun herbs using the mustard seeds that you can buy online at Natural Spices. It goes well with other so-called hot herbs such as peppers and peppers too. Experiment with this spice in stews or exotic sauces. You will be amazed by the effect!