Herb or Spice

Mustard Seed

About This Entry

Mustard seed delivers pungent heat when cracked in Indian tadka and pickling — distinct from mustard greens in the Vegetable Ontology, it pairs with Riesling and German whites.

Wine Pairing Explanation

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Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Whole Spices

Classification

Herbs & Spices

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Brassica nigra

Scientific Classification

Display name
Mustard Seed
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Group
Whole Spices
Scientific name
Brassica nigra

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.