Mustard Seed Brown
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Mustard Seed Brown

Spice · whole · Rajasthan, India

Brown mustard seed is traditionally used in ferments and pickles to provide a robust, pungent heat. These seeds carry a sharp, biting aroma that intensifies significantly when crushed or hydrated. The flavor starts with a woody undertone before yielding to a fiery, sinus-clearing intensity.

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