Senfkorn

mustard seed

noun ZENF-korn Rare

Usage Note

Senfkorn is a whole mustard seed used in pickling brines, sausage seasoning, and Indian-inspired German recipes. Yellow (gelb) and black (schwarz) varieties are both available. The plural Senfkörner is more common in recipes.

Examples

"Zum Einlegen von Gurken gehören Senfkörner, Lorbeer und Dill."

Natural Translation

Mustard seeds, bay leaves, and dill are essential for pickling cucumbers.

Literal Translation

To the pickling of cucumbers belong mustard-seeds, bay and dill.

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