Mustard (condiment) Mustard (condiment) Mustard is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant (white/yellow mustard, "Sinapis alba"; brown/ Indian mustard, "Brassica juncea"; or black mustard, "Brassica nigra"). The whole, ground, cracked, or bruised mustard seeds are mixed with water, vinegar, lemon juice, wine, or other liquids, salt, and often other flavorings and spices, to create a paste or sauce ranging in color from bright yellow to dark brown. The taste of mustard ranges from sweet to spicy. Commonly paired with meats and cheeses, mustard is also added to sandwiches, hamburgers, corn dogs, and hot dogs. It is also used
Condiment a condiment in some European countries. Condiments were known in Ancient Rome, Ancient India, Ancient Greece and Ancient China. There is a myth that before food preservation techniques were widespread, pungent spices and condiments were used to make the food more palatable, but this claim is not supported by any evidence or historical record. The Romans made the condiments garum and liquamen by , leading to a flourishing condiment industry. "Apicius", a cookbook based on 4th and 5th century cuisine, contains a section based solely on condiments. The condiment market refers to the marketing and consumer purchase of condiments. In