Herb or Spice
Mustard Seed
About This Entry
Mustard seed delivers pungent heat when cracked in Indian tadka and pickling — distinct from mustard greens (a vegetable), it pairs with Riesling and German whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Chenin Blanc — Mustard seed pungent heat suits Chenin Blanc acid in pickle and tempering accent.
Riesling — Mustard seed pickle also pairs with Riesling acid.
Common Culinary Uses
- pork loin
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