Mustard gets its spicy kick from a chemical reaction between an enzyme called myrosinase and compounds known as glucosinolates, which are stored separately in mustard seeds. When mustard seeds are crushed and mixed with water, this enzymatic reaction produces a compound called allyl isothiocyanate which is responsible for the sharp, hot sensation mustard produces in the mouth.

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