Brown Mustard
Brown mustard is a whole-food spice providing some isothiocyanates with potential bioactivity. Mustard is one of the EU's declarable allergens though not US FALCPA.
What it is
Seeds or prepared condiment from the brown mustard plant (Brassica juncea), with a more pungent flavor than yellow mustard.
Used as a spice, condiment, and flavoring in pickles, sauces, marinades, and dressings.
Why it's flagged
- EU declarable allergen
- may cause GI irritation in large amounts
What regulators actually say
"Mustard, brown (Brassica juncea) is listed as a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) spice."
"Mustard and products thereof are listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as substances or products causing allergies or intolerances."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS spice (21 CFR 182.10); not a major US allergen.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; mustard is declarable allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011.
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