stackyFACTSForget subtle flavors; medieval palates craved aggressive seasoning. Mustard seeds were ground up and mixed with acidic fruit juices to create a sharp, pungent paste that coated absolutely everything. It was cheap, extremely loud in flavor, and perfect for masking the taste of meat that had sat out entirely too long.
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