0 gms

0 $USD

Mustard (condiment)
Mustard is a thick yellow or yellow-brown paste with a sharp taste that is prepared from the ground seeds of mustard plants (white or yellow mustard or Sinapis hirta, brown or Indian mustard or Brassica juncea, and black mustard or Brassica nigra), by mixing them with water, vinegar or other liquids, and adding ingredients such as flour. A strong mustard can cause the eyes to water, burn the palate and inflame the nasal passages. For this reason, mustard can be an acquired taste for some.
General information
The Romans most likely developed the prepared mustards we know today. They mixed unfermented grape juice, known as must, with ground seeds (called sinapis) to form mustum ardens, or burning must.
There are many varieties of mustard, which vary in strength and flavor. Places known for their mustard include Dijon (strong) and Meaux in France, Norwich and Tewkesbury in the United Kingdom. There are variations in the subsidiary spices and in the preparation of the mustard seeds. The husks may be ground with the seeds, or winnowed away after the initial crushing; whole-grain mustard retains some unground or partially ground mustard seeds. Bavarian sweet mustard contains very little acid, substituting copious amounts of sugar for preservation. Sometimes prepared mustard is simmered to moderate its bite, sometimes it is aged.
Also available is whole-grain mustard, where the seeds are not ground, but suspended whole in the other ingredients. Different flavors and strengths can be achieved by using different blends of mustard seed species. Some variations have other additives to create a more complex and rich flavor, such as sun-dried tomato mustard and chili mustard.
Mustard is most often used as a condiment on meat, especially cold meats such as ham; the French like strong Dijon mustard with steak. It is also used as an ingredient in mayonnaise and vinaigrette, in marinades and barbecue sauce. Honey mustard is most often used as a topping for sandwiches and as a side for dipping french fries, onion rings, and other finger foods. It can also be used as a base for salad dressing when combined with vinegar and/or olive oil. Mustard is a popular accompaniment to hot dogs.