In honor of National Mustard Day, here are some fun mustard
facts:
Mustard is the most popular spice in the world.
More than 300,000 metric tons of mustard are produced every
year.
Mustard is a member of the family Brassicaceae, along with
cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli rutabaga, turnip, kale, horseradish,
wasabi and bok choy.
The United States consumes more mustard than any other
country.
All parts of the mustard plant are edible: including seeds, leaves
and flowers.
Ancient Greeks and Romans made a condiment from mustard
seeds by grinding them and mixing them into a paste with wine or vinegar. They
used it to flavor food, but also to ease toothaches, clear sinuses, and cure
scorpion bites.
Mustard makes a terrific marinade for grilled chicken. It
turns hard boiled eggs into deviled eggs. It’s wonderful atop hot dogs or bratwurst,
and in a variety of sandwiches. Mustard is an excellent dip for hot pretzels.
Happy Mustard Day!
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