Mustard seeds have been in use in the kitchen for many centuries. The spicy flavour are very much welcome in all the kitchens. Mustard seeds come in various types like brown and yellow with slight differences in between.
Both black and yellow mustard seeds have originated in different regions. The black mustard has its origin in the Middle East. The origin of the yellow mustard can be traced to East Mediterranean region. Both the black and the yellow mustard seeds are small with round shape but the black ones come a bit smaller.
The colour of the two mustard seeds itself makes out a difference between the two. Black mustard is dark brown to black in colour, whereas yellow mustard seeds are either yellow or white in colour.
There is also a difference in the flavour between black and yellow mustard. The black mustard comes with a strong pungent flavour, whereas the yellow mustard comes with a mild flavour.
Black mustard seeds are widely used in Asia, especially India. The yellow mustard or white mustard or American mustard is widely used in the U S. The yellow colour of the mustard seed is because of the adding of turmeric spice.
Black mustard is used in almost all dishes as it gives a spicy flavour. Yellow mustard is widely used in hot dogs, sandwiches and hamburgers. These yellow mustard seeds are also added to oil, vinegar or honey for making marinades and dressings.
In usage, black mustard is widely used than yellow mustard seeds.