White Mustard /ˈwaɪt ˈmʌstərd/
White mustard is a spice made from the seeds of the white mustard plant (Brassica hirta).
It has a mild flavor that is slightly sweet and tangy, making it popular in cooking.
White mustard seeds are often used to make mustard sauces and dressings.
People also use white mustard seeds in pickling to add flavor to vegetables.
In addition to cooking, white mustard is believed to have health benefits, such as aiding digestion.
白芥是一种由白芥菜植物（Brassica hirta）的种子制成的香料。
它的味道温和，有些微甜和酸，因而在烹饪中很受欢迎。
白芥种子常用于制作芥末酱和调味汁。
人们还常用白芥种子腌制蔬菜，以增添风味。
除了烹饪，白芥还被认为具有促进消化等健康益处。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
1. White mustard is made from the seeds of the ______ plant.
（corn / white mustard / tomato）
2. The flavor of white mustard is ______ and tangy.
（bitter / mild / strong）
3. You can find white mustard in the ______ section of the store.
（meat / spice / dairy）
4. White mustard is commonly grown in ______ and Asia.
（Africa / Europe / Australia）
5. People use white mustard seeds for ______.
（baking / pickling / frying）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
I like to add ______ to my salad for extra flavor.
（可选词：white mustard, salt, lemon）
My friend uses ______ in his sandwiches.
（可选词：mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Using white mustard makes the dish taste better ______.
（可选词：even if it is simple, because it is flavorful, while preparing）
Many people enjoy pickles ______.
（可选词：during summer, to have with burgers, after dinner）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- white mustard
- mild
- spice
- Europe
- pickling
句型模仿：
I like to add white mustard to my salad for extra flavor.
My friend uses mustard in his sandwiches.
句型模仿（带连接词）答案：
Using white mustard makes the dish taste better because it is flavorful.
Many people enjoy pickles to have with burgers.
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