Mustard, also known as mustard seed powder. Mustard powder, is the mature seeds of mustard ground into a powdered seasoning. Mustard is slightly bitter, pungent and aromatic, with a strong stimulation of the mouth and tongue, and a very distinctive flavor, and can be used as a condiment in pickles, marinated raw meat, or tossed salads. It can also be used with soy sauce as a delicious seasoning for sashimi.

Yellow mustard originates from China, is the seeds of mustard ground into a yellow color, slightly bitter, is a common spicy seasoning, mostly used in cold dishes. In addition to flavoring, folk also use yellow mustard internal treatment of vomiting, umbilical colic, external treatment of arthritis and so on.

Green mustard originated in Japan, by the wasabi or horseradish ground from the green, its pungent odor is stronger than yellow mustard, and has a unique aroma, mostly used in Japanese cuisine.