How is edible mustard made?

The hills are covered with yellow mustard flowers at this time of year. My grandson asks how you get hot dog mustard from these flowers.

How is edible mustard made?
The flower itself CANNOT produce table mustard. You must first allow these blooms to mature to seed. The seed is then soaked in distilled vinegar (overnight). This is necessary to begin to soften these extremely tough seeds. After soaking remove any excess vinegar, place the seed into a blender and puree until it is a very smooth paste. This paste you can then thin to appropriate consistency with water. Most restaurant whom prepare their own mustard will also add trace amounts of turmeric, paprika, garlic, or whatever their specific recipe calls for.


Hope this enlightens your grandson.
Reply:Dry mustard, water, maybe a little lemon juice and paprika.