Mustard Facts:
- A one acre field of mustard produces 1 tonne of seed, which produces 880kg of mustard flour which produces 4760kg of wet mustard, which produces 47600 jars of mustard
- The word 'mustard' comes from the Latin 'must' (much) and 'ardens' (burning).
- It is believed that mustard was first cultivated in India around 3000BC and came to Britain with the Romans.
- Mustard was first used for medicinal purposes.
- It was not until the 18th century that mustard seeds were used more widely as a condiment - and, even then, diners had to crush the seeds on their own plates before mixing them with vinegar and water to suit their taste.
Sweeten store-bought mustards with maple syrup, honey, or fruit spread, or add a savory touch with grated horseradish or citrus peel, crushed peppercorns and dried herbs. Refrigerate for at least a few days for flavors to develop before using.
This may sound odd but the addition of 1/2tsp English Mustard to chocolate sauce for protiferoles, will give you a pleasant surprise.
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