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Brown Mustard Seed

Low concern

Brown mustard seed is a culinary spice and is GRAS by FDA. Mustard is a labeled allergen in the EU and Canada (not currently in the US FDA top-9 list, although mustard allergy can be severe).

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What it is

Seeds of brown mustard plant (Brassica juncea), a pungent spice.

Spice and flavoring ingredient.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings... Mustard, brown (Brassica juncea) - generally recognized as safe."

"Mustard and products thereof - listed in Annex II as substance causing allergies or intolerances."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as a spice (21 CFR 182.10).

European Union — EFSA

Permitted whole food; mustard is a labeled allergen in EU Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II.

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