The mustard plant produces small black
seeds with an extremely strong odor and
pungent flavor. It is usually deodorized.
Geographical
Sources
India,
China.
Traditional
Ethnic Uses
In
India it is used in cooking in many regions
in The East ( W Bengal) and the Northern plains(
UP). It is also used as a poultice for inflammation
and is a popular massage oil.
Taste
and Aroma Description
Strong
and pungent.
History
/ Region of Origin
The
name "mustard" is given to various
species, the most common being white mustard
(B. hirta Moench or Sinapis alba L.), black
mustard (B. nigra Koch) and Indian or leaf
mustard (B. juncea Coss.). Mustard is cultivated
for its seeds which yield oils and are used
to make a condiment. It is occasionally grown
(like rape or green manure) as a cover crop
for fodder.
