Natural spices

White mustard aids food digestion, it helps with skin problems, colds, toothache and stiff legs. It is used for compresses with ground white mustard and water, which help with bronchitis, lumbago and pleurisies.

The dried seeds of white mustard have no aroma, but their taste is sharp when chewed. White mustard is used for seasoning smoked meat, game meat and fish marinades. In a powdered state it is frequently added to beef and bird meat. When added to soups or sauces it gives a sweet and sour taste to the dishes.
The seeds or the powder of the white mustard are very durable and they should be stored in cool dark spaces.
The good seeds of the white mustard are distinguished by their gold colour. Before seasoning meat, you might want to roast the mustard seeds or powder with some onions.