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16 oz bag of Organic Brown Mustard Seeds.

A member of the mustard and cabbage family, brown mustard (Brassica juncea) is cultivated worldwide for its vegetative leaves and pungent, spicy seeds. Brown mustard seeds are used in cooking, body care recipes, and also pressed for their oil. Brown mustard seed is often preferred when making whole grain and coarse varieties of mustard and can also be added to pickling recipes and herbal foot baths.

Brown mustard is referred to by a variety of common names including Chinese mustard, Indian mustard, and vegetable mustard. Brassica juncea is a popular mustard cultivar around the world and is especially true in Asia where the plant is enjoyed for its edible green leaves and seeds that are pressed for their oil. Young spring leaves are eaten fresh in salads and the older, larger leaves are boiled or sautéed.