Mustard Seeds (HSN: 1207)

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Mustard seeds are the small, round seeds obtained from the mustard plant (Brassica spp.), which belongs to the Brassicaceae family. These seeds are widely used as a spice in various culinary traditions around the world. There are different varieties of mustard plants, and the seeds come in various colors, including yellow, brown, and black.

Mustard plants belong to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes other cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. Mustard seeds are tiny, round to oval-shaped seeds that are typically about 1-2 millimeters in diameter.

The color of the seeds varies with the variety. Yellow or white mustard seeds are light in color, brown mustard seeds are medium to dark brown, and black mustard seeds are black or dark brown.

Mustard seeds have a distinctive, pungent flavor that is released when they are crushed or ground. This pungency is due to compounds called isothiocyanates. Mustard plants thrive in cool climates and are cultivated as winter or summer crops depending on the variety.