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Mustard is a rather inconspicuous plant from the cruciferous family. Currently, there are over 40 species of mustard worldwide. Not the types of mustard found in stores, but the mustard plants in the fields. The most important mustard varieties are white mustard (Sinapis alba or Brassica alba), brown mustard (Brassica juncea) and black mustard (Brassica nigra).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n White mustard, also called yellow mustard and called garden mustard is produced from yellow mustard seeds. The white to yellowish round seeds have a size of 2-3 mm. The finished mustard has a mild, spicy taste. Medium hot mustard is produced from yellow mustard seeds. About ten species of white\/yellow mustard are known in Europe and the Mediterranean region. The seeds and leaves are harvested from the mustard plant, which grows to a height of 1.2 -1.5 meters. The pods with the mustard seeds develop from the yolk-yellow and vanilla-scented flowers, which are easily confused with rapeseed. Each pod contains about 8 seeds. The mustard plant itself is an annual, so white mustard must be reseeded each year. White\/yellow mustard is the main variety of mustard used to make mustard oil, mustard paste and mustard flour. The mustard seeds are needed for a wide variety of pickles.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhite mustard (sinapis alba)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n