
Mustard flour is the powder made by grounding mustard seeds from various mustard plants species such as Brassica and Sinapis. Mustard flour has been used as seasoning since ancient times, and is now added to meat, chicken poultry and fish dishes, salads and other savory sauces. Mustard flour is made from the seeds of the either yellow, brown or golden mustard plant, which are then ground and mixed with a liquid to form a spreadable paste. The different range of mustards provide different flavors and often mixed in desired quantities to makes a suitable seasoning or sauce and paste. Yellow mustard is preferred as a standard in meat and fish preparations. The brown and golden mustards are commonly used in hot and spicy mustard formulations.